Difficulties in Writing

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This paper argues that it is possible to think clearly and precisely about how to teach writing to students who struggle with that skill and that it is possible to provide them with the tools to evaluate and improve their writing themselves. The writer reviews articles and research in the field.

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"Written expression is one of the three academic areas under which a student can be classified as learning disabled under our special education laws. While reading, and to a lesser extent math, generally get more attention, the development of written expression skills is crucial to all students' eventual success. Students will have to write essays and research papers in high school, write essays on applications to college, and be able to write more advanced papers in college. If they do not go on to college, they will still have a distinct advantage if they can communicate well using writing as many businesses are making more and more use of e-mail for communication among employees (Hansen, 1998). In addition, writing can be a tool to access one's emotions and explore one's feelings and attitudes by such activities as keeping a personal journal (Karge, 1988). In spite of the importance of acquiring writing skills, difficulties with writing continue into adulthood in persons with learning disabilities (Karge, 1988)."

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