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| Journal of Basic Writing | 3 |
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| Guides - Non-Classroom | 3 |
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
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Peer reviewedRonald, Katharine; Roskelly, Hephzibah – Journal of Basic Writing, 1986
Argues that listening is an integral part of composing by discussing the results of several listening/writing exercises (retellings of short stories or parts of novels). Notes that basic writers learned to hear the reader-voice in texts, thereby developing their internal writer's voice and better control of their writing. (RS)
Descriptors: Listening Skills, Literary Devices, Student Writing Models, Writing Exercises
Peer reviewedHays, Janice N. – Journal of Basic Writing, 1987
Responds to Myra Kogen's article, "The Conventions of Expository Writing" (JBW; v5 n1). Discusses several misunderstandings about models of intellectual development. Argues that developmental schemes are useful when interpreted cautiously, but risky if used to classify a student's intellectual development. (MM)
Descriptors: Expository Writing, Higher Education, Intellectual Development, Models
Peer reviewedCurtis, Marcia S.; Stelzner, Sara L. – Journal of Basic Writing, 1987
Describes the various stages of instructor-basic writer conferences at a writing laboratory. Stresses the importance of minimizing the teacher's role, and of posing questions as informed readers to stimulate student writing and revision. (MM)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Questioning Techniques, Student Writing Models, Teacher Role
