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Download full textCaswell, Donald – 1990
The goal of persuasive writing is to move the reader to action or to get the reader to refrain from action, and most of the secrets of persuasion can work either way. To get readers to take action, a writer has to appeal to the emotions as much as possible. To get readers to refrain from action, a writer must appeal to the intellect. The secrets…
Descriptors: Audience Response, Persuasive Discourse, Writing Evaluation, Writing Improvement
Peer reviewedGrimm, Nancy – College Composition and Communication, 1986
Presents guidelines given to students to help make peer group discussions of writing more effective. (HTH)
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Higher Education, Peer Evaluation, Writing Evaluation
DeCiccio, Albert C.; And Others – 1986
Noting that tutor training remains a persistent concern of writing center administrators, this paper contains the transcript of a tutor training videotape produced by the writing center at Merrimack College (Massachusetts) to augment the center's tutor training. The main parts of the tape transcript are titled (1) "Be Attentive"; (2)…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Peer Relationship, Peer Teaching, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedSteffens, Henry – History Teacher, 1991
Describes a self-conference sheet used by a history professor to help students improve their research papers. Includes a sample sheet with questions for students to consider when revising their papers. Provides additional suggestions for evaluating first drafts and examining title, thesis, and explanation of the major point. (DK)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Research Papers (Students), Revision (Written Composition)
