The Teaching of Writing and the Knowledge Gap.

Burhans, Clinton S., Jr.

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Publication Date: 1983

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The Teaching of Writing and the Knowledge Gap.

Burhans, Clinton S., Jr.

College English, v45 n7 p639-55 Nov 1983

Examines what college English teachers are thinking and doing in writing courses and programs. Indicates that the teaching of writing has not been greatly influenced by new research in writing and composition and offers suggestions for bridging the gap between theory and practice. (MM)

Descriptors: College English, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Theories, Higher Education, Rhetoric, Writing Instruction, Writing Processes, Writing Research

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Language: English

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