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ERIC Number: EJ359443
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Defining, Teaching, and Testing Basic Writing Competence.
Greenberg, Karen L.
Topics in Language Disorders, v7 n4 p31-41 Sep 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, Learning Disabilities, Remedial Instruction, Writing Evaluation, Writing Instruction, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Note: Theme Isssue: Written Language Instruction for Adolescents and Adults.