Developing Writers, Developing Professionals: Graduate Students Bridging Theory and Practice in Basic Writing.

Lundell, Dana B.

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ERIC Number: EJ603832

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Developing Writers, Developing Professionals: Graduate Students Bridging Theory and Practice in Basic Writing.

Lundell, Dana B.

Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, v16 n2 p43-53 Spr 2000

Presents a qualitative research study which thematically analyzes e-mail conversations exchanged by graduate students in a developmental writing program. Focuses on the relationship between these teachers and their students and addresses key issues in basic writing theory and practice. Suggests that graduate students can offer a unique perspective on basic writing and act effectively as bridges for developmental writers learning to negotiate discourse boundaries. Contains 30 references. (VWC)

Descriptors: Basic Writing, Computer Mediated Communication, Electronic Mail, Graduate Students, Higher Education, Remedial Programs, Teacher Student Relationship, Teaching Methods, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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