Offers examples of recent work in the use of computer technology to teach writing. (Available from: Modern Learning Publishers, Inc., 6517 Liggett, Oakland, CA 94611, $14.) (AEA)

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using the Apple Writer /// word processing system. (AEA)

Exercises in 10 prewriting skill areas (scribbling, imitation, tracing, completion, discrimination, automatic writing, cued writing, free associating, ordered writing, and message writing) are suggested to help students with writing disabilities. The exercises are explained to help in identifying as well as remediating the problem. (CL)

Describes a study to identify the writing criteria that will assist entry-level accountants in writing acceptable reports and memoranda. (JOW)

An American observer's report on contemporary House of Commons debating and debaters. Discusses (1) traditional influences that come from the adversarial nature of parliamentary debate and its implications for communication style; and (2) contemporary influences, including education, that come from the changing characteristics of members of…

Presents commentaries on Peter Elbow's "Writing with Power." Murray comments positively on Elbow's authoratative voice, while Hashimoto observes negatively that Elbow relies on generalizations and that his previous book will likely be of more use than "Writing with Power." (HTH)

Roger Garrison's tutorial approach to writing instruction was adapted for elementary learning disabled (LD) students. The writing laboratory allowed fourth and fifth grade LD students to write and receive feedback on essays in which they expressed their own thoughts and feelings. (CL)

Identifies standards that may be used in evaluating research reviews. (HOD)

Examines how art education writers have used the metaphors of love, play, law, nature, and religion in their thinking and writing. (AM)

Examines the whole area of contemporary composition theory. (AEA)

Examines the "situation-problem-solution-evaluation" structure, as well as other organizational structures useful in report writing. Discusses briefly the limitations and applications of information structures. (HTH)

Examines the interrelationships among meditation, inner speech (stream of consciousness), and writing. Considers the possibilities and implications of using the techniques of meditation in educational settings, especially in the writing classroom. (RL)

Traces the life and work of Ken Macrorie to show how he developed his methods of teaching writing. (RL)

Offers an analysis of the work submitted for publication to "College English." (RL)

Advises teachers of rhetoric and composition of the potential usefulness of John Locke's "An Essay concerning Human Understanding." (RL)