Reviews the history of writing across the curriculum programs and examines two instructional orientations, the general writing approach, which views writing as a unique tool for consolidating learning; and the discipline-specific approach, which focuses on the function or social purposes for writing. (DMM)

Examines factors contributing to the increasing enrollments of adults in higher education. Discusses the characteristics of adult learners, and the special circumstances and needs of reentry adult women. Suggests that remedial and developmental specialists have an important role to play in assisting reentry students. (DMM)

Argues that student journals provide the basis for helping students learn to teach themselves and explore their attitudes and beliefs about writing, and strategies for writing. Reviews the historical uses of journals, the different educational uses of journals, and the use of the journal in the writing classroom. (DMM)