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ERIC Number: EJ533963
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
Throw Away That Correcting Pen.
LaFontana, Virginia R.
English Journal, v85 n6 p71-73 Oct 1996
Suggests that in evaluating student papers audiotapes have several advantages over written comments: audiotapes make for a holistic instead of myopic evaluating approach, and make it easier to make positive comments. Explains system for transferring responsibility for grammatical errors from the teacher to the student. (TB)
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Evaluation Methods, Grading, Grammar, Punctuation, Secondary Education, Spelling, Summative Evaluation, Teacher Student Relationship, Writing Evaluation
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: Special Issue: Writing Practice/Writing Theory.