Writing Process
Essays

The art and science of grammar correction has seismic implications on native and new speakers to English alike. The ability to communicate in a clear and cohesive fashion, both verbally and in writing, whilst using the…

A portfolio cover letter written in the form of a reflexive essay that investigates the writing style of the client. In the essay, a discussion of 3 essays written by the client is undertaken, with a reflection of the writing process for each. Also, there is an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the writing and writer.

¶ … teachers assess only the final product of a student's writing work. The result of this is that students are left with the impression that writing is a one-time product that cannot improve beyond the first attempt.

Good writing skills are critical for today's students to be successful. Most teachers would agree that communication is pretty important in education. In fact, it's a necessary component of education, livelihood, and basic functionality in our society. It's also fairly obvious that there are two main ways to communicate, although more obscure forms exist. Basically, we talk and we write. That's how we let other people know what's going on, and it's an important skill to have. Unfortunately there are many students who do not write well and could really use work on their skills in order to get better.

¶ … guts to cut -- It may be that you, too, are capable of making necklaces for Cleopatra, so to speak. But your eloquence should be the servant of the ideas in your head. Your rule might be this: If a sentence, no…

The objective of this work is to examine how Vivian Paley's practice of 'sense and sensibility' in teacher inquiry is likely to be useful beyond the kindergarten classroom or, if you wish, beyond formal education.

Culture clash -- a generational and cultural clash between father and daughter

¶ … admit I entered the classroom on the first day of the semester with great trepidation. English is my second language. I was uncertain of my grasp of the basics of English grammar: how could I also be creative and…

Understanding your target audience is perhaps the most important part of the writing process. Until the writer knows who is likely to read their article, it is difficult to select the correct language, style, and voice.