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ERIC Number: EJ421123
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
Boosting Student Esteem All the Way--To Failure!
Marsello, Angie Ward
English Journal, v80 n1 p72-73 Jan 1991
Argues that recent teaching strategies geared toward improving student writing through positive reinforcement have resulted in mediocre writing products. Suggests that mechanics be given the same value as content in the evaluation process. (KEH)
Descriptors: Error Correction, Punctuation, Secondary Education, Spelling, Writing (Composition), Writing Achievement, Writing Evaluation, Writing Instruction, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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