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Basic Writers Writing across the Curriculum II: The Structure of Programs, Implications for Basic Writers, and Strategies for Teaching.

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Williamson, Michael M. – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1988

Describes various types of writing across the curriculum (WAC) programs and issues in program implementation, examines the implications of WAC programs for teaching basic writers, and outlines some instructional strategies that can be used by teachers to prepare basic writing students for participation in WAC programs. (PAA)

Descriptors: Basic Writing, Higher Education, Literature Reviews, Remedial Instruction

Ideas in Practice: Bringing the Curriculum into the Developmental Writing Class.

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Morrison, Beverly H. – Journal of Developmental Education, 1992

Suggests that developmental writing courses that emphasize transactional writing with assignments directly related to general education courses increase the motivation of students to take the developmental writing assignments seriously, realize that writing skills contribute to academic success, and transfer these writing skills to the written…

Descriptors: Basic Writing, Content Area Writing, General Education, Higher Education