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More E-Prime: To Be or Not To Be II.
Johnston, Paul Dennithorne, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This book presents essays, letters to the editor, poems, and a book review on the topic of "E-Prime," a variant of the English language that eliminates the verbs of the "to be" family. The book reprints two symposia on E-Prime, previously published in the journal "ETC: A Review of General Semantics." Some of the other…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, English, Higher Education, Language Attitudes
To Be or Not To Be: An E-Prime Anthology.
Bourland, D. David, Jr., Ed.; Johnston, Paul Dennithorne, Ed. – 1991
This book presents 14 essays on the topic of "E-Prime," a variant of the English language that eliminates the verbs of the "to be" family. Essays in the book claim that some of the benefits of using E-Prime in speech and writing are lively, concise writing and speaking; clearer, more critical thinking; better communication,…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, English, Higher Education, Language Attitudes
Multi-Cultural Voices: Peer Tutoring and Critical Reflection in the Writing Center.
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Okawa, Gail Y.; And Others – Writing Center Journal, 1991
Presents six short articles by tutoring program coordinators and peer tutors from writing centers at the University of Washington and California State University, Chico. Offers points of view on the experiences, responsibilities, problems, and possibilities of cultural diversity in higher education. Focuses on the importance of critical reflection…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Higher Education, Multicultural Education
Writing across the Curriculum. Learning Package No. 50.
Kelly, Dawn, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on writing across the curriculum is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a lecture…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education
The Writer's Digest Guide to Good Writing.
Clark, Thomas, Ed.; And Others – 1994
Marking "Writer's Digest"'s upcoming 75th anniversary, this book presents a collection of the best writing instruction, advice, and inspiration written by famous and not-so-famous writers and published in the magazine from the 1920s to the 1990s. The 49 selections in the book are arranged chronologically and address: (1) selecting an…
Descriptors: Characterization, Higher Education, Nonfiction, Novels
Computers and Writing. Learning Package No. 33.
Simic, Marge, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on computers and writing is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a lecture giving an…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Ways To Evaluate Writing. Learning Package No. 47.
Hyslop, Nancy, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on ways to evaluate writing is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a lecture giving…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Making Writing Public. Learning Package No. 35.
Simic, Marge, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on making writing public is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a lecture giving an…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
The New Guide to Student Recruitment Marketing. The Best of "Case Currents."
Smith, Virginia Carter, Ed.; Hunt, Susan, Ed. – 1986
The 53 best articles from "Case Currents" on student recruitment marketing are presented. The importance of a marketing plan and ways to apply basic marketing principles to recruitment programs are explained. Eight sections cover: exploring the marketing concept; conducting market research and putting the data to work; reaching out to recruit…
Descriptors: Advertising, Alumni, Audiovisual Aids, College Bound Students
Writing as Exploration. Learning Package No. 31.
Collins, Norma, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on expressive writing is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a lecture giving an…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education