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Basic Writing Research in the 90's: An Update.

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Reigstad, Tom – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1994

Describes several basic writing research projects that reported results in the 1990's. Discusses the role of gender, the needs of special student populations, the influence of technology, and the importance of various testing and teaching strategies in writing programs. (16 references) (MAB)

Descriptors: Basic Writing, College Students, Educational Research, Higher Education

Teaching Basic Writers: The Personality Factor.

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Reigstad, Tom – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1991

Reviews research on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator's (MBTI's) use in personalizing the basic writing curriculum. Describes an MBTI-based study of personality and writing performance in a basic writing class. Identifies ways MBTI results can inform teacher feedback and the use of prewriting, small groups, computers, and essay tests. (DMM)

Descriptors: Basic Writing, College Students, Higher Education, Personality