Discusses briefly some ways professional writers create fine titles, using allusions, puns, rhyme, alliteration, and paradox. (SR)

Supplements existing rhetorical scholarship by returning to the notion of invention as general preparation of the communicator. Explores the need for invention in technical communication and summarizes Kenneth Burke's theories of dialectic and rhetoric. Presents strategies for invention, and offers advice for incorporating them into teaching…

Maintains that cliches can improve students' writing style. Describes six techniques for polishing cliches into something original. (SR)

Examines the process of writing and concludes that a teacher's affirmation and encouragement is needed for a student to feel his or her work has validity. (DF)

Discusses lighthearted writing, much of which has a serious intent as well as two highly desirable qualities: writer satisfaction and reader-appeal. Offers examples of all sorts of lighthearted writing including lighthearted writing from the classroom. (SR)

Focuses on the widened perspective of network writing and offers ways to understand its value to the writing classroom. (MG)

Describes how one teacher learned to eliminate ethical and pedagogical problems inherent in student journal writing by placing restrictions on assignments. (ARH)

Proposes the question of whether patterns of arrangement are an aid to writing. Answers the question with a presentation of Cicero's pattern of arrangement and its relationship to invention. (EL)

Discusses the advantages of having composition students write plays and perform them in class. (FL)

Presents and discusses a speller's bill of rights, consisting of nine items to guide a spelling curriculum and ensure that children leave elementary school able to express themselves strongly and effectively in writing, including the ability to ensure that words in their writing are spelled appropriately without spending hours on proofreading. (SR)

Advocates the use of commonplace books (a time-honored way for students to collect, analyze, and reflect on the writings, thoughts, and rhetorical strategies of others) as a means of teaching style integrated with other components of rhetoric. Argues that students become closer readers and critical thinkers about the nature of ideas and language…

Presents and explains a framework that can be used to determine the potential authenticity of teaching practices. Describes the potential for authenticity offered by thematic literacy instruction. (SR)

Discusses parallels between the initial training of young horses and the training of beginning journalists. Looks at the importance of time and energy, patience and discipline in achieving success with both. (SR)

Offers suggestions for reinforcing the teaching of writing as process by approaching the evaluation of writing as process. (FL)

Argues that grammar instruction is important and should begin early. Lists rules for using the comma, colon, and semi-colon. Notes 10 tips for top-notch writing. Notes grammatical areas often troublesome to students. Includes a short quiz. (SR)