Stresses the unity of two themes--a sense of change and a sense of continuity--in the writing and reading of adolescent literature. Writers are encouraged to avoid the pitfalls of "in" topics and moralizing to promote the flowering of expressive realistic adolescent literature that adolescents will want to read. (RAA)

Reveals that middle school students enjoy the books of Enid Blyton because they launch immediately into the action and are full of action throughout; they keep description to a minimum; and they contain characters who are about the same age as the readers. (FL)

Although it is costly to write, in both personal and financial terms, few other endeavors provide the same professional rewards and recognition, according to the author. He outlines the basic routine that any aspiring academician must follow in order to develop a successful publication record. (Editor/SJL)

The personal comments of literary naturalist, John Burroughs, whose 60-year writing career began in the 1860s, can guide writing teachers today. Recommended techniques include literary walks, a fermentation process between contact with nature and writing about it, emphasis on clarity and truth, and keeping a journal. (NEC)

The present study, in an attempt to suggest factors which were at work in giving a man of such varied interests and predispositions the peculiar shape that they did, focuses upon the pathway that Wilson took during the 1920s, while questing for the mysteries of Axel's castle. (Author)

Guidelines and advice are given on writing for scholarly journals, including planning article content and format, writing, editing, selecting a journal, submitting the manuscript, and corresponding with the publisher. (SJL)

An interview with Edwin Emery, journalism professor and co-author of the widely used textbook "The Press and America," in which he discusses his book, historians and historical schools that influenced his work, and areas of journalism and mass communication history that need to be researched and expanded upon today. (GT)

Nine writers reflect on what it is like to talk with their readers in schools. One theme prevails: the importance of face-to-face encounters to the writers as well as the readers. (HOD)

Tips for teachers who want to get their writing published, lists of resources with information on publications, and annotated list of journals for English educators. (RL)

A survey of authors of elementary social studies methods texts indicates a lack of agreement on goals for the elementary social studies. Implications of this study are outlined. (JMF)

Lists alphabetically by author the articles, notes and letters published in Volume 18 of the "Physics Teacher." (CS)

Recently published books on scientific writing are reviewed. The authors of these books lament the poor quality of writing in scientific manuscripts and argue that many papers are unclear, verbose, and confusing. Several books are practical, how-to manuals; others emphasize the art more than the craft of writing. (Author/MLW)

A review of the writings of a former "English Journal" editor shows a maturing growth in his conception of the composing process and reveals him to be the percursor of many present composition practices. (Author)

The Writer-in-Residence project in Lothian Region schools is described through an interview with Donald Campbell, a poet and playwright who is one of the five writers traveling between schools to identify and assist students with writing talent. (SJL)

Presents a reading package which includes steps to motivate wider reading interests, a list of best new books, and guidelines for organizing a school bookstore. (RH)