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Download full textUnited States Inst. of Peace, Washington, DC. – 1999
In the belief that questions about peace, justice, freedom, and security are vital to civic education, the United States Institute of Peace established the National Peace Essay Contest, which is designed to promote discussion of international peace and conflict resolution, complement existing curricula, and strengthen students' research, writing,…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Conflict Resolution, Curriculum Enrichment, Essays
Bauman, M. Garrett – 1998
The goal of this guidebook is to help writers activate their brains to stir up more and better ideas and details. The guide's thesis is that "good writing combines fresh ideas energized by vivid details." Chapters 1, 2, and 3 are devoted to providing thinking options for writers. Chapters 4 and 5 discuss options for paragraphing and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Essays, Higher Education, Internet
Peer reviewedPlatt, M. L. – Primus, 1993
Short essay questions are introduced into the calculus course as a technique to involve students with their own learning. Provides (1) instructions to the student for writing the report; (2) results of using the technique; and (3) reasons for using writing in mathematics classes. (MDH)
Descriptors: Calculus, Content Area Writing, Essays, Higher Education
