Composition instructors can use examples of how written discourse relies on fundamental linguistic principles of consciousness, stress, and word order to aid students in making their own writing coherent. (MKM)

Presents an admittedly sexist exercise as a way of illustrating outlining to writing students. (MKM)

Outlines the basic elements and classroom applications of "word grammar," a form of sector (tagmemic) analysis to be used in standard English instruction. (RL)

Children should be encouraged to write on subjects that interest them; their own experiences and observations are their best sources of material. (JD)

The provision of equal time for each academic subject, the increase in number of pupils per teacher, and the concentration on literature to the detriment of composition have contributed to the decline in writing skills of Ontario students. (MB)

Discusses a unit on technical writing which was taught as part of a high school composition course. (DD)

The popular emphasis on expository writing is denigrating the place of literature, especially poetry, in the English curriculum. If unchallenged, this new wave will create students who are incapable of responding to the uncertainties and dreams of human existence. (KS)

A business communications instructor describes a method of improving business letter writing. Examples are provided. (TA)

The back to basics movement in freshman English is anti-intellectual in that it is based on feelings rather than knowledge or fact. (DD)

An interview with William Lutz, Director of Freshman English at Rutgers University, and Edward M. White, Director of the California State University and Colleges English Equivalency Examination. (DD)

Business students, despite their regional differences, should understand the communication techniques most frequently used within the business environment, should be able to apply written communication skills, and should develop an awareness of communication theory. (KS)

This study was undertaken to answer the following question: At what point do students achieve the highest gain in writing skill--after completing eight writing problems, after completing 16 writing problems, or after completing 24 writing problems? (Author)

Illustrates how knowledge of allusion, hyperbole, irony, and so on can improve students' advertising copywriting skills. (KS)

Suggests the use of children's literature as a model for junior high students' writing. (DD)

Proposes that the entire college faculty become graders of freshman English papers. (DD)