Reported on the application of a speech communication instrument called the RHETSEN scale, which sorts subjects' responses by rhetorical sensitivity, noble self, and rhetorical reflector. Subjects were members of the Society for Technical Communication. Found that sex, age, and education level affected response type significantly. (SKC)

Proposing an interdisciplinary approach to writing improvement, Carter presents a plan whereby the social studies teacher becomes an advocate for improving writing in all subjects in the curriculum. Provides a teacher questionnaire, a yearly plan for writing improvement across the curriculum, a writing evaluation instrument, and suggestions for…

Asserts that the position of English in two-year colleges may be reinforced and strengthened through the close study of writing performed by students who have graduated. (RAE)

Argues that writing apprehension can be dispositional, but that it can also arise in response to elements in the writing situation. Discusses the elements in timed writing competence tests that can trigger writing apprehension and hinder effective writing. (JK)

Describes the system a writing teacher developed to keep track of student errors. (ARH)

Presents various teacher-tested instructional techniques: (l) using counselors to aid teachers in basic writing courses, (2) training writing teachers using the process method, (3) teaching proofreading skills (4) using imitation in literature classes (5) using lists and imaginary dialogue to supplement conventional journal writing assignments,…

Describes the process of developing an essay topic for large group scoring. Proposes guidelines for test development committees, and emphasizes the importance of accessibility and reader perspective in the formation of test questions. (MM)

Argues that the best way to encourage writers is to allow that their writing has a real purpose and a real audience. Discusses how unself-conscious response to the purpose of writing is more useful than responses that attend only to technique and form. (SRT)

Offers a test for identifying students with writing apprehension and offers strategies for dealing with these students. (SRT)

Reviews a writing abilities competency test based on samples of essay writing. A copy of the test is appended. (NKA)

Offers descriptions of classroom experiences that support the theories behind writing as a process, a holistic approach to language acquisition, and Piagetian "egocentric" thinking. (SRT)

Reports on a study which investigated the relative merits of indirect and direct feedback on errors in the written work of English-as-a-second-language writers by comparing four types of error treatment, each of which provided the writers with progressively less salient information for making revisions in their compositions. (SED)

Discusses taped writing protocols of three students, which indicated how differently subjects responded to small group evaluation according to the writer's personality, level of maturity, and ability to handle writing problems. (HTH)

Presents a classroom activitiy in which students scored each others papers using a holistic technique. Explains the benefits of holistic scoring. (FL)

Proposes a model for helping students assess writing during teacher student writing conference. Includes a guided form for assessing audience and intentions. (HTH)