The first article from Janet Emig does an interesting job reminding us of how we learn.  I used to use a similar idea when I would tell my students to use flash cards for memorization because it uses all the different aspects of learning.  You write the word, see the word, read the word,... »

The main goal of an executive summary is to provide a condensed version of a larger body of research.  And executive summary is similar to an abstract, except that along with the condensed version of the original, it also aims to makes sure readers understand the real significance of the research, the point to... »

After reading this week’s articles, I found myself to be  relieved and self-assured.  All the hours spent hunched over my computer, fingers twisted, eyes shot, in the dark of my room, transcribing the “web of meaning” in my head onto the page has not all been in vain.  I have been participating in a... »

My sister is a talker. Growing up, she was able to convince my parents of much more than I could. In high school, she was her class president. As her college education comes to a close, she finds herself working for a company in customer relations. She has her verbal language skills to thank.... »

For most of my college career, I have felt as if there must be something a little askew about the way that my writing process works.  I have never been comfortable with the models that have been most often recommended—the pre-writing, writing, revision model primarily.  Supposedly writers are supposed to brainstorm, to spill out... »

The first question posed this week for discussion addresses perhaps one of the most fundamental issues currently affecting education in our nation.  The diversion between theory and practice whether it is that of composition, teaching k-12 or teaching ESL is enormous.  Spivak expresses her clearly defined thoughts on the importance of being cautious with... »