Notes research showing that narration and opinion writing are two different crafts and that children differentiate between the two when they write. (FL)

The Standardized Test of Essential Writing Skills (STEWS) has been developed as a valid and reliable means of assessing expository writing skill. Studies concerning the reliability and validity of the STEWS are presented and their implications for use of the STEWS are discussed. (Author/DWH)

A historical review since the late 1800s suggests that criticism of student writing ability has been a perennial problem and that similar reasons for it have been cited for nearly a century. (LBH)

This book describes how it feels and what it means to do qualitative research, and it provides support for doctoral students who choose this form of inquiry for their dissertation research. It serves as a guide to the processes and procedures involved in writing the qualitative dissertation. The reflections of research correspondents are the data…

Typically, elementary school children read more narrative texts, such as short stories, poems, and fiction books. Some educators have raised concerns over whether elementary school children are developing the skills needed to study the structure and function of expository texts. This topical bibliography and commentary provides examples that show…

The principles discussed in this essay are the basis for a composition text being prepared by the author for McGraw Hill. (RY)

Presents evidence that written responses to modality develop from a homogeneous writing quality to a more heterogeneous writing quality with some modes systematically favored over others." (Author)

Presents strategies that teach children how to write in order to demonstrate, to facilitate, and to record science learning. Also suggests using frame of reference- how a writer views and interprets an issue by comparing different source accounts of science questions. (Author/JN)

Examines two very different views of essay assignments and essay writing, both evident in the teaching of nineteenth-century Scottish rhetoricians. Comments on what these rhetoricians wrote to their students about the students' essays. Reveals no unanimity on composition activities and on what the rhetoric or composition class should include. (RL)

Examines the relative effects on holistic scores given to college students' expository essays of three types of variables--essay, reader, and environment. (HOD)

Describes a learning procedure for the purpose of improving competence in the field of essay writing. The procedure is grounded in systematic linguistics: making the student aware of the structural possibilities of English and using the substitution technique. The procedure has been tried out in language courses at the University of Trier.…

Describes steps taken in order to make a contribution to professional literature and the practice of the profession. These steps include research, writing, review, retyping, simmering, final review and submitting. Professional writing should be substantive and scholarly. (JAC)