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Peer reviewedCrowhurst, Marion – Canadian Journal of Education, 1983
Reviews literature on relationship between syntactic complexity (especially as measured by T-unit and clause length) and quality of written composition. Concludes that neither T-unit length nor clause length is a good predictor of writing quality. Lists implications for teachers in the field. (BRR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Maturity Tests, Writing (Composition)
