A model is described to help writers of English as a second language to clarify and rewrite written work which may be incoherent and, as a result, fail to communicate the writer's intentions. The model's steps include reconstructing the reader-writer interaction, uncovering covert questions, and redrafting. (Author/CB)

Offers the results of a survey of business writing students in which they were asked to rate the helpfulness of learning word processing as a part of the course. Concludes that students felt the instruction was very helpful and intended to use word processing in other classes and after graduation. (JC)

Focuses on how children learn different written registers. Asserts that teachers must immerse children in a variety of texts to experience different registers of language and make explicit the purpose of registers, the role audience plays, and how information is organized in different registers. (MM)

Writing readiness theories and the evolution of writing styles are reviewed, noting the strengths and weaknesses related to the special needs of dyslexic or learning-disabled students. Also discussed are the Children's Handwriting Evaluation Scale and its counterpart for college students, which provide objective measures of rate and quality of…

Describes the Analytic Writing Exchange (AWE) as a cooperative endeavor by teachers who teach students to score writing papers and provide opportunities for students to exchange and grade papers written by their peers in cooperating schools. Claims students in the program become better writers and score better on state tests.(NH)

Describes writing skills software that helps reinforce language building blocks and word processing software that helps students develop as writers. Also included are outlines of five word processing activities; a software directory; a description of a writing instruction project; and discussion of whether computers encourage revision. (MBR)

A computer program that provides a routine assessment of a text is an important instructional aid. AT&T's system, Writer's Workbench, provides Colorado State University's business students feedback to achieve a clear writing style in letters, memos, and reports. (MLW)

Describes an instructional approach which focuses on writing skills as a means of promoting science learning. Gives examples of science writing and research activities for grades two and six. Also discusses the goals, procedures, and results of the project. (ML)

The findings of three major studies that assessed the impact of public vs. Catholic schooling on how much students learned in the last two years of high school are compared. The studies are Hoffer, Greeley, and Coleman (1985), Willms (1985), and Alexander and Pallas (1985). (RM)

Describes the TESL program implemented at the University of Western Australia which emphasizes learner autonomy and meets the needs of overseas students. (HOD)

Examines several areas about the application of writing across the curriculum principles to the teaching of literature, including the design of informal writing assignments, the handling of the paperload and grading, and the question of allocation of class time. (EL)

Describes an integrated approach to science instruction using large group, small group, and audio-tutorial sessions to teach students to master content, express themselves in written and oral presentations, and critically assess and organize material. Provides the orientation "Why are we all here?" and defends criticisms of cheating and…

Drawing from a review of the literature and a study of 6,000 urban community college students, assesses whether students in college reading and writing courses achieve ability gains in these areas and whether their abilities improve as students advance through the curriculum. (DMM)

Describes several storytelling activities that allow children to develop their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. (FL)

Describes projects using computer programs to help teach the writing process to college students. (MM)