The Journal as an Adjunct for Teaching Basic Writers.

Huot, Brian; Williamson, Michael W.

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ERIC Number: EJ418764

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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The Journal as an Adjunct for Teaching Basic Writers.

Huot, Brian; Williamson, Michael W.

Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, v6 n1 p71-80 Fall 1989

Argues that student journals provide the basis for helping students learn to teach themselves and explore their attitudes and beliefs about writing, and strategies for writing. Reviews the historical uses of journals, the different educational uses of journals, and the use of the journal in the writing classroom. (DMM)

Descriptors: Basic Writing, Experiential Learning, Postsecondary Education, Student Journals, Writing Attitudes, Writing Instruction, Writing Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Note: Available from New York College Learning Skills Association, c/o Developmental Studies Division, Community College of the Finger Lakes, Canandaigua, NY 11424 ($20.00 per volume for non-NYCLSA members).