Instructional recommendations for the teaching of writing

Bridgette Wagoner, University of Northern Iowa

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Abstract

Though few people question the belief that good writing skills are essential for success in both post-secondary education and today's workforce, recent high school graduates are not adequately prepared to meet the writing demands they encounter in either setting after they graduate. This becomes clear after a critical look at how students perform on a variety of writing tasks.