The Process of Writing and the Process of Learning

Discussed are (1) the relationship between writing & learning (eg, learning due to availability of one's written ideas for review & revision), & (2) collaboration of English professors with those in other disciplines. It is argued that the conceptual processes involved in various wr...

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Published in:College composition and communication 1980-02, Vol.31 (1), p.42-50
Main Author: Odell, Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automobiles
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Literary criticism
Writing
Writing assignments
Writing exercises
Writing instruction
Writing processes
Writing tests
Written composition
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Summary:Discussed are (1) the relationship between writing & learning (eg, learning due to availability of one's written ideas for review & revision), & (2) collaboration of English professors with those in other disciplines. It is argued that the conceptual processes involved in various writing tasks must be identified & that students & professors in other disciplines be made aware of them. Conceptual processes identified in four writing assignments include focusing on specific information, data categorization, & reexamination. I. Kocher
ISSN:0010-096X
DOI:10.2307/356632