Abstract
A look at the methods employed to teach writing in public schools. The author looks at past paradigms that have been used, the methods that are currently being used and then goes so far as to suggest methods for the future.

From the Paper
"It is interesting to note that the controversy concerning the most practical and effective method of teaching writing in public education has been the subject of debate for over 100 years and that, while various paradigms have been suggested and re-suggested over the years, no definitive solutions have been found. The same complaints and concerns about student writing that were being expressed in the late 1800s are still extant today. And, of course, the methodological question is complicated, as is nearly every other issue in public education, by time and money constraints. It is certain that there is no quick and easy solution, but there are some possibilities, which have enough empirical support to warrant further exploration."

Tags:education, literary, literacy

Abstract
Examines components of effective business writing, assessment criteria and the need for and techniques of teaching college students to write intelligently and effectively

From the Paper
"Introduction

In his discussion of written communication as it relates to business, Egan (1995) states:

Writing is the single most widespread activity in business today. The advent of computers, fax machines, e-mail, and all the other paraphernalia of the so-called paperless office has not reduced the need for effective business writing whatsoever. Modern professionals now spend more time than ever wordsmithing on their Powerbooks, PC laptops, and Pentium PCs - up to 70% of their day according to Fortune magazine. Writing is also one of the most expensive business activities. (p. 34)

The consequences of poorly written communications are ..."

Abstract
The paper discusses the importance of quality writing in the business world. The discussion encompasses the hidden costs of bad writing, the ways in which businesses use effective writing everyday and some of the lessons that can be learned by studying literature and composition. In short, quality writing is crucial to success in business. The paper explains that courses in writing offer the means of mastering the skill.

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"No one in the business world needs to write, right? After all, business is about making money, not crafting pretty strings of words of clever turns of phrases. Who cares about that kind of thing? What could literary writing possibly have to do with up-and-coming business leaders? As it turns out, there's quite a bit that the business world can learn from literature and writing classes. And not just to sound smart, but to improve the bottom line. A recent survey by the College Board found that one-third of the employees of the world's top 120 firms lack adequate writing skills. The result? Those firms cumulatively spend more than $3 billion annually on remedial writing training for their employees ("Good Writing" 22). Three billion dollars."

Tags:business, writing, literature

Abstract
In this paper, the writer describes how Nancy Atwell focuses on the ways teachers can motivate students to read and feel comfortable in their writing. The writer describes Atwell's proposed classroom community that nurtures these effective writing behaviors and skills. The writer then turns to his experience as a teacher using Nancie Atwell's writing workshop model and relates that overall, it was very successful. The writer posits that in the future he would want to create a writing workshop that balances this type of personalized writing with a more formal discourse.

From the Paper
"Atwell proposes activities that garner the teacher's participation with his or her students. She uses her own experiences to illustrate how a teacher can become an "evolutionist," one who shares their own work with students. Atwell proposes that when students come to realize that the writing process is an activity that adults struggle with too, they are more willing to work on their own challenges. Here, students and teacher learn together in the workshop experience. In this classroom setting, Atwell promotes the collective practice of daily writing, students writing at their own individual pace, and allowing students do choose their own topics for their own writing as well as for the texts they are reading."

Tags:styles, genres, vocabulary, grammar, motivation

Abstract
This paper provides the background and rationale for supporting employer-sponsored ,effective writing skills workshops designed to improve the quality of a company's business communications. A summary of the research and a recommendation is provided in the conclusion.

Background and Overview
Importance of Effective Internal Business Communications
What Can Be Done
Conclusion and Recommendation

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"Effective communications have been studied for well over 2,500 years and has been recognized as increasingly more important during the last 30 years; in fact, Meyer, Sterkel and Tucker suggest that effective business communication is the key strategic advantage for many of today's successful firms. It is virtually impossible to sell any type of good or service without effective business communications. In fact, the earliest writings discovered to date involved business transactions and inventories (Horton, 1995). While it is critically important for a business to ensure that its customers are provided with such communications, it is equally important to make every effort to provide a company's employees with a comparable standard of communication. No matter how unintentional, poorly written internal communications can result in a lowered morale, hurt feelings, a loss of productivity and increased absenteeism and employee turnover."

Tags:small internal operations informal memoranda, letters and reports dynamic interpersonal process

Abstract
This essay discusses: the redemptive effects of writing poetry in Pamphilia's seemingly entrapped predicament; the particular usefulness of the sonnet form and sequence in relation to Wroth's subject matter; and the limitations of art as offering resolution but no "cure" for love's pain.

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"Pamphilia, as a character to whom Wroth designates the role of writer as well as speaker of poetry, gives a powerful account of both the limitations and empowerment involved in the process of creating art. The peculiar mix of the confrontation of distressing emotion and the gaining of artistic fulfillment has been described by Quilligan as characteristic of the entire sonnet genre: she writes about Wroth's image of blood drops as perhaps constituting "an image for sadomasochistic sonneteering itself" . The majority of explicit references to writing within the sonnet sequence, as with the title quotation, express Pamphilia's frustration about the usefulness of producing poetry. Despite the lucid exposition, "grief is not cured by art" , which comes early in the sequence, there is still a creative force which lures the poet-persona to keep on writing. Seamus Heaney has famously posited the power of poetry in terms of redress and its therapeutic potential: "poetry can be as potentially redemptive and possibly as illusory as love" . This essay will discuss: the redemptive effects of writing poetry in Pamphilia's seemingly entrapped predicament; the particular usefulness of the sonnet form and sequence in relation to Wroth's subject matter; and the limitations of art as offering resolution but no "cure" for love's pain."

Tags:amphilanthus, early, modern, pamphilia, women, writing, wroth

Abstract
Writing skills, although just one of the aspects of communication, are arguably the most important method of getting a message across. In this paper the writer looks at some of the key aspects of communicating effectively through writing. Aspects examined are brainstorming, the message being made, the target audience, formatting, organization and grammar.

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"Before starting to write anything, whether it is a business letter, a written report, or an essay, it is always useful to "brainstorm" in order to generate some creative ideas. This would help in overcoming the number one nemesis of all writers-"the writer's block." Brainstorming is most useful when a group of people indulge in a freewheeling discussion of a subject in an informal setting. It can, however, also be done alone by reading what others have written about a subject. The ideas that a brainstorming session generates would form the building blocks of our writing. ("Brainstorming," UNC Writing Center)"

Tags:formatting, target, audience, organization

Abstract
This paper, which reviews Mabrito's article entitled "Writing on the Front Line: A Study of Workplace Writing", describes a model of good academic writing about business. According to the paper, business writing is effective when it is clear, concise, articulate, to the point, useful and constructive. Mabrito addresses an interesting contemporary issue, namely the need for supervisors who do not have college educations to do an increasing amount of business writing in today's technological work environment.

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"This article is a model of good academic writing about business - clear, concise, articulate, to the point, useful and constructive. Mabrito addresses an interesting contemporary issue, namely the need for supervisors who do not have college educations to do an increasing amount of business writing in today's technological work environment. Mabrito was interested in gathering data about how these supervisors are coping with..."

Tags:business, writing, supervisors

Abstract
This paper analyzes the benefits of implementing an effective journal writing program into the classroom for elementary students. The author discusses the use of journal writing as a tool to develop competencies and skills in beginner writers.

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"The practice of journal writing among elementary students is a useful technique for developing a host of competencies and skills in beginning writers. While journal writing or keeping a log are common practices found in elementary education in ..."

Tags:personal development, teaching, writing, elementary education

Abstract
Discusses the pros and cons of communicating via e-mail. It includes examples of negative and positive e-mails and six major points to writing an effective email. Also includes examples of emoticons.

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"No matter where you go email has become an essential part of the business world. Most, if not all professionals are using email in some way or another. Whether you use email a lot or a little, it is important to know how to use email properly. In this paper we will discuss the pros and cons of communicating via email as well as tips for making sure your messages are effective. We will also see several examples of some emails that were improperly written and some that were extremely motivating. How you write the email says a lot even if you are only writing one sentence."

Tags:effective, emoticons, non, verbal, workplace