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Peer reviewedGreenberg, Karen L. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1987
The article describes components of writing competence for instructors of basic writers (e.g., remedial, disadvantaged, language/learning disabled) emphasizing fluency, clarity, and appropriateness. Implications of research for the teaching of writing (such as the significance of errors) and assessment of writing competence are noted. (DB)
Descriptors: Competence, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Handicaps
