Title

Refroming Writing Among Students In Community Colleges

Abstract

The Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) movement, which swept through all levels of American education during the 1960s and 1970s, seemed a logical remedy for student writing deficiencies. However, the impact of WAC has not lived up to its promise. The WAC movement, as currently implemented in many community colleges, may be ineffective at best. To significantly improve student writing, systemic reform in pedagogical practice in English composition courses and throughout the disciplines is imperative. With no reform, we may unintentionally rob writing of its ability to be a tool for learning, thus negating the movement's primary goal. This article provides an historical perspective of writing across the curriculum, alongside a suggested reform model that includes essential components. © 2005 Taylor and Francis Inc.

Publication Date

1-1-2005

Publication Title

Community College Journal of Research and Practice

Volume

29

Issue

4

Number of Pages

261-275

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/10668920590901185

Socpus ID

85011510901 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85011510901

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