Suggests ways to help students revise their written compositions by teaching them to "see" their work again. (DF)

Suggests incorporating business writing into a freshman English course. Outlines three writing and research assignments: a financial status memorandum, a management analysis report, and an evaluation of applicants for a position at a university. (TJ)

Reports on a beginning-of-the-semester assignment in which students wrote questions to their instructor to determine his views about writing. Questions asked fell into four categories: (1) personal, not English related; (2) personal, English related; (3) English, what the teacher would accept; and (4) English, grading standards. (38 questions and…

Examines the tagmemic heuristic for invention and proposes a revision in the tagmemic heuristic as currently formulated, designed to make it more useful. (FL)

The emphasis on spoken language tends to diminish attention to writing. As examples, three currently used German teaching texts are cited. This situation is seen as unfortunate, in view of the importance of writing ability in the most important examinations in German as a foreign language. Some teaching hints are given. (IFS/WGA)

Outlines a basic writing skills course and provides statistics drawn from an existing course at San Diego State University concerning students' performance in the areas of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. (FL)

Although all teachers may not feel proficient in language instruction, every teacher can provide students with writing experiences through assignments that widen the audience for student writing, offer supportive conditions, increase and vary writing opportunities, and increase idea-producing experiences. (Author/JM)

A summary of research findings on the writing process reveals a number of distinct stages and the recognition that errors are a natural part of learning and often indicate progress rather than failure. Writing evaluation and inservice education programs are discussed. (Author/MLF)

Included among the 10 commandments for good writing are: (1) Write with verbs and nouns; (2) Write for yourself and other people; (3) Do not write in jargon; (4) Read aloud your writing; (5) Do not write cluttered sentences; and (6) Use concrete words and phrases. (JN)

In this interview, author Richard Mitchell expresses his displeasure with bilingual education, the quality of teachers, the teaching of reading and writing, and, in general, the state of American education today. (SJL)

Describes ways that word-processing computers can be used to teach writing and editing skills and related attitudes. Explores the advantages and disadvantages of using computers in writing programs, as well as some misconceptions about computers. (HTH)

Identifies problems and decisions made surrounding the implementation of a basic writing program. (HOD)

The negative relationship between the structural rules usually taught in composition classes and writer's block is explored. Suggestions for helping a student with this writing problem are given. (HTH)

John Henry Newman's unconventional "Essay in Aid of a Grammar of Assent" is analyzed as a potential text for rhetoric instructors. (HTH)

Explains how writing teachers can effectively work with reading teachers by drawing on the knowledge reading teachers have in the areas of reading diagnosis, psychology, and reading development. (MKM)