Documents the search for an adequate conceptualization of writing and argues for the inclusion of personal experiences with composition as the basis for any teaching or research activity. (SRT)

This study investigated the emotions involved in the writing process by analyzing a short inventory completed by 87 novice writers before and after self-sponsored and required writing exercises. Results are presented. (Author/MT)

Argues that rather than intervening with one "ideal" composing style, teachers should acknowledge a number of effective overall composing styles--as well as options for performing each composing activity--to produce more flexible and resourceful writers. (HTH)

Examines the process of writing and concludes that a teacher's affirmation and encouragement is needed for a student to feel his or her work has validity. (DF)

Compares three approaches to writing the introduction to a scientific or technical research paper, as developed in the research literature--incremental, problem solving, and goal-oriented--including the advantages and disadvantages of each. (HTH)

Considers the results of a survey of writers which was conducted to determine the effects of computers on the written composition process, particularly how computers provide a new tool to overcome writer's block, and how writing revision becomes much easier. (MBR)

Examines the relationship between editors and writers and cites traits of a good editor, such as knowing language and knowing people and not giving writers more suggestions in one sitting than they can handle. (DF)

Examines the steps in the process of editing a manuscript and discusses the positive aspects of being an editor, such as being able to meet a wide variety of people and to learn about a range of subjects. (DF)

Describes techniques used in a 9-week unit in creative writing for elementary school children. Emphasizes the importance of learning that thinking, reading, and writing are facets of the same processes. Lists readings and books to read aloud and imitate. (DMM)

In response to Morrow's (CS 731 019) reflections on dialect interference, the author notes that those who want to find dialect interference in writing will always find it, and those who look for complex cultural codes will find those too. (HOD)

Examines the secondary terms "kill,""order," and "secret" in Kenneth Burke's "A Rhetoric of Motives" in order to provide a deeper understanding of the Burkean concept of act. Suggests how this concept of act might be applied to the teaching of writing. (MM)

Preparing a manuscript for publication is a lot like preparing a presentation for the school board or a group of colleagues. Eleven hints are provided to help writers formulate an idea, dig for supporting evidence, and state their case forcefully and precisely. (TE)

The effect of two discourse modes--description and argumentation--on the syntactic complexity of written expression of 54 learning disabled boys in grades 6, 8, and 10 was examined. Among many results was that the simple sentence was used most in the descriptive mode. (Author/MC)

Presents writing as a form of dialog and the paragraph as a unit of implied dialog. (MM)

This paper addresses the significant role that writing plays in research. It argues (using the form of 10 email conversations between the authors) that too often writing is oversimplified, consigned to the final "stage" of a research process and designated as "writing up." Research methodology texts and websites rarely discuss writing as integral…