Suggests ways in which teachers of economics and English on the college level can cooperate to improve student understanding of economic concepts and performance in economic courses. (DB)

A distinction is made between legal research instruction and instruction in the art of drafting legal papers. The need for the latter is outlined, and efforts to implement such a course at the Indiana University School of Law are described. Available from University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83843. (MSE)

Earliest possible use of acquired skills in English should be encouraged, by requiring the writing of complete compositions in English. In years three to six of English teaching, private reading should be encouraged. Also recommends class discussion of class readings as helpful in choice of materials, setting of goals, and methodology. (IFS/WGA)

Presents an edited transcript of an informal discussion with Mina Shaughnessy on techniques to be used in teaching composition to inexperienced writers at the secondary and college levels. (DF)

Follows changes in children's writing from the first through fourth grade, presenting case study data that show how children's writing shifts from play to craft. (GT)

Shows how the case study approach was used to examine the writing processes of six sixth-grade students. (RL)

Discusses, and presents sample materials from, bulletins published by professional newspapers to improve the quality of their employees' writing. Notes that their technique of printing examples of good and bad writing submitted by reporters can be used by journalism teachers to point to common student errors and effective student writing. (GT)

Community education has the capacity to teach the basics to thousands of adults and to present these skills in a palatable manner. (Author/JM)

Presents an open-ended outline of characteristics of effective writing teachers that combines the theory of purpose for writing with the elements of communication. (HTH)

Research demonstrates that children acquire language through active imitation at a very early age. Evidence suggests that children have a notion of writing prior to entry into school. The use of composition models serves to assist the child in the development of writing skills through imitation. (JN)

Shows how writing news stories about fairy tale characters enlivens student writing classes. Suggests assignments for creating a fairy tale newspaper with news stories, obituaries, editorials and letters to the editor, advice columns ("Ask Mother Goose"), weddings and social events, sports news, and advertisements. (RL)

Shows how students improve their powers in writing nonfiction when they are asked to solve writing problems similar to those facing major novelists. Advocates teaching literature by teaching writing, and vice versa. (RL)

A positive teacher attitude, supportive learning atmosphere, discussion of student experiences, varied reading opportunities, and extensive writing experiences are five factors indicated by research as significant in encouraging students to write. (HTH)

Explores questions of concern for writing research in the areas of context in writing and the teaching of writing. Discusses some research designs and procedures. (HTH)

Describes five workshops designed to introduce content-area teachers to the theory and practice of writing across the curriculum. (MKM)