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Peer reviewedPosey, Evelyn; Ward, Dorothy – Journal of Developmental Education, 1991
Describes a student-centered software package designed at the University of Texas (UT) at Austin to support student writing by helping students generate ideas, improve organization and development, and improve editing capabilities. Describes UT's basic writers and presents findings from the classroom research-based program evaluation. (DMM)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Peer reviewedChaffee, John – Journal of Developmental Education, 1992
Describes the rationale for and outcomes of La Guardia Community College's Critical Thinking Program. Considers the relationship of critical thinking to writing and reading. Evaluates the program's impact on students' reading, writing, and speaking skills; higher-order reasoning/problem-solving abilities; and critical attitudes toward their lives…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, Community Colleges, Critical Thinking
Direct linkCummins, Marsha Z.; And Others – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
Describes the Strategies for Teaching and Reinforcing Skills program at Bronx Community College as a solution to the mismatch between faculty expectations and the ability of poor inner-city students to perform. Discusses the writing across the curriculum program at suburban Richland College, focusing on administrative contributions to program…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, Community Colleges, High Risk Students
Woodruff, Barbara Bilson, Ed.; Woodruff, Bert, Ed. – Inside English, 1989
With each issue focusing on different themes, volume 16 of "Inside English" looks at writing programs and critical thinking, developmental writing and the plight of part-time faculty, teaching literature and study abroad programs, and English as a Second Language (ESL) and English programs. In addition to regular columns on the English Council of…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, College English, College Faculty
