The Writing Autobiography: How to Begin a Two-Year College Writing Course.

Sandman, John; Weiser, Michael

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ERIC Number: EJ457166

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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The Writing Autobiography: How to Begin a Two-Year College Writing Course.

Sandman, John; Weiser, Michael

Teaching English in the Two-Year College, v20 n1 p18-22 Feb 1993

Describes a first-day assignment for writing courses called a "writing autobiography" in which the student is asked to identify and assess their own strengths and weaknesses as writers. Argues for the value of having students consider their processes as writers. (HB)

Descriptors: Autobiographies, Higher Education, Two Year Colleges, Writing Assignments, Writing Instruction, Writing Processes, Writing Strategies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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