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Sheridan-Rabideau, Mary P.; Brossell, Gordon – Journal of Basic Writing, 1995
Posits that basic writing serves a vital function by providing writing support for at-risk students and serves the needs of a growing student population that universities accept yet feel needs additional writing instruction. Concludes that the basic writing classroom is the most effective educational support for at-risk students and their writing.…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, College Programs, High Risk Students, Higher Education