The Importance of Expressive Language in Preparing Basic Writers for College Writing.

Cody, Jim

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ERIC Number: EJ548767

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1996

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The Importance of Expressive Language in Preparing Basic Writers for College Writing.

Cody, Jim

Journal of Basic Writing, v15 n2 p95-111 Fall 1996

Advances the idea of using the workshop format for basic writers' development as writers. Finds that workshops generate conversations and discussions that encourage social, political, and economic awareness to help basic writers discover who and where they are in society. (PA)

Descriptors: Basic Writing, Expressive Language, Higher Education, Student Development, Writing Processes, Writing Workshops

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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