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Roen, Duane H.; McNenny, Geraldine – 1992
Negative attitudes toward collaborative writing are common, especially in the humanities, and some people view it as a form of plagiarism or cheating. Plagiarism, or the borrowing of ideas from other writers, can be both conscious and unconscious, and can stem from a variety of motives. Even single-authored works are products of many minds,…
Descriptors: Cheating, Collaborative Writing, Community Role, Discourse Modes
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Peoples, Peg – Exercise Exchange, 1989
Outlines a collaborative writing exercise designed to help students develop position statements for persuasive essays. Notes that this exercise helps students adopt the discursive style and language of the academic community, as well as develop reader-based arguments. (MM)
Descriptors: Academic Discourse, Class Activities, Collaborative Writing, Discourse Modes