For the beginning typist the transition from the printed copy to original composition is difficult. Interest and enthusiasm for original composition at the typewriter may be created with use of "Thought Starters."

Presents a theory of teaching basic English grammar in freshmen composition courses as a means of teaching students how to write coherent sentences and comprehend English syntax. (TO)

Part one of a series by an author of children's literature, analyzing basic themes and techniques employed in creating children's literature. (RB)

Examines the difficulties of short story writing, especially in children's literature. (RB)

Demonstrates effective editorial writing by analyzing the contents of an editorial. (RB)

Tells how a high school journalism advisor and his staff created an award winning news-magazine. (RB)

Jonson's quotes are from his Timber, or Discoveries.'' (SP)

Author discusses the merits and drawbacks of the mimetic principle in the teaching of composition. (SP)

Assumes there is no good writing--only good rewriting--teachers should improve writing performance by showing students how to move subjects around to achieve varying emphases. (RB)

Author argues that Freshman English is a humanities course and as such ought to be concerned with values, not formulas; he describes how his department was able to change the conventions" surrounding the course. (SP)

Author attributes weakening of students' writing ability to non-verbal" influence of television and suggests changes for composition courses. (SP)

A teacher at a junior college with a high percentage of Chicano students finds that a buddy system" approach to in-class writing improves student motivation and writing skills. (MN)