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Peer reviewedBosley, Deborah S. – Technical Communication, 1990
Describes a process for evaluating technical writing students who are working in groups. Discusses task sheets, progress reports, evaluation forms, and the final individual evaluation. (PRA)
Descriptors: Collaborative Writing, Higher Education, Student Evaluation, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedBurnett, Rebecca E. – Technical Communication, 1991
Offers research-based advice on how to promote effective collaboration in writing projects: (1) delaying consensus; (2) engaging in substantive conflict while avoiding affective and procedural conflict; and (3) operating in a cooperative rather than competitive climate. Notes three strategies for students and professionals to delay consensus:…
Descriptors: Collaborative Writing, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Cooperative Planning
Peer reviewedGearhart, Kyle Anne – Technical Communication, 1992
Cites research showing that many technical writing courses do not give students an accurate conception of the workplace. Notes the importance of communication skills, inadequacies of writers in the workplace, and the need for practice and instruction in collaborative writing. Outlines a one-term course containing a collaborative writing project…
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Collaborative Writing, Communication Skills, Course Descriptions
