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2. The Research Paper: A Historical Perspective.

Author

Moulton, Margaret R. 'Cookie' and Holmes, Vicki L.

Abstract

Considers why the traditional research paper seems to have been part of the English curriculum forever. Provides a glimpse at what teachers in the past have done to alter its teaching and final format and provides a background against which English teachers may want to reevaluate and reinspire their own teaching of the research paper. (SG)

Published
2003

3. An ESL Capstone Course: Integrating Research Tools, Techniques, and Technology.

Author

Moulton, Margaret R. and Holmes, Vicki L.

Abstract

Describes a university English for academic purposes program that takes a focused approach to preparing nonnative-speaking students for academic writing and research across the university curriculum by developing proficiency with computers, library resources, and research methods. (Author/VWL)

Published
2000

4. The Multigenre Paper: Increasing Interest, Motivation, and Functionality in Research.

Author

Moulton, Margaret R. 'Cookie'

Abstract

Describes how undergraduate secondary English education majors in a course on teaching writing defined and created the multigenre research paper, researching a topic and then writing a number of pieces that integrated and interpreted their findings. Notes students' enthusiasm, creativity and ownership; shows two student papers; and describes using the multigenre research paper in a high school class. (SR)

Published
1999

5. Caring Relationships: Perspectives from Middle School Students.

Author

Alder, Nora I. and Moulton, Margaret R.

Abstract

A year-long interpretive study, framed by the theory of symbolic interactionism, examined the meanings of care to middle school students. Five themes emerged: care as control, equality, forgiveness, concern, and good teaching. Findings indicated not only some agreement between students and teachers on meanings and symbolic acts of care, but also individualization tied to students' unique personal experiences. (TJQ)

Published
1998

7. Overt Literacy Action: A Key to Success in Adult Literacy Learning.

Author

Moulton, Margaret R.

Abstract

Case studies of six adult literacy students revealed that overt literacy action--conscious effort to use new skills in authentic situations--was a key element in learner success. Most of the overt actions took the form of writing rather than reading. (SK)

Published
1997

8. Dialogue Journals as an ESL Learning Strategy.

Author

Holmes, Vicki L. and Moulton, Margaret R.

Abstract

Finds that second-language university students believed that dialog journal writing, as a strategy for learning English, enhanced their motivation to write and increased their fluency. (SR)

Published
1997

9. A Guide for Prospective Authors.

Author

Holmes, Vicki L. and Moulton, Margaret R.

Abstract

Describes a survey sent to editors to ascertain opportunities and criteria for publishing in professional journals. Knowing the journal and its readership is vital. Results reveal that the most frequent reason for article rejection is poor research design or lack of empirical support. (Author/CK)

Published
1995

10. Writing in a Multicultural Classroom: Using Dialogue Journals to Ease Transitions.

Author

Moulton, Margaret R. and Holmes, Vicki L.

Abstract

Studies adjustments facing international college students who use dialog journals to counteract their feelings of isolation. Using the informal writing assignments connected with the journals, the students and teacher wrote back and forth weekly about ideas usually initiated by the students. (25 references) (CK)

Published
1994

11. The Writing Process in Multicultural Settings: Drawing on Student Perspectives.

Author

Holmes, Vicki L. and Moulton, Margaret R. ('Cookie')

Abstract

Describes a project in an English-as-a-Second-Language classroom in which 18 students from 10 cultures drew cartoons of their personal writing processes, giving the teacher insight into individual differences that allowed her to tailor writing instruction to student needs. (SR)

Published
1994

12. 'I Am Amazine to See My Write in Print': Publishing from ESL Students' Perspective.

Author

Holmes, Vicki L. and Moulton, Margaret R.

Abstract

A project involving a local grant-funded anthology of university English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) student writing is reported. Benefits to the students are described, and it is concluded that students valued the pride of authorship more than their improved writing skills. (13 references) (LB)

Published
1994

13. The Eye of the Beholder: Middle Schoolers Talk about Caring.

Author

Alder, Nora I. and Moulton, Margaret R.

Abstract

Studied the meaning of caring as constructed by 25 eighth graders, based on interactions with their teachers in a southwestern suburban middle school. Found that students had six major interpretations of caring, centered on control, equality, forgiveness, talking and listening, knowing students, and good teaching. (KB)

Published
1998

14. Writting simple poems : pattern poetry for language acquisition

Author

Holmes, Vicki L. and Moulton, Margaret R.

Subjects
lengua inglesa, medios de enseñanza, enseñanza de lenguas, proyecto bilingüe, poesía, lenguaje escrito
Abstract

Muestra a los profesores cómo pueden utilizar escribir poesía para enseñar y reforzar el vocabulario, la estructura y las partes de la oración, la puntuación, así como otras reglas de la gramática y la escritura. Para cualquier edad o nivel de fluidez, puede ser utilizado como lengua extranjera, o para maestros bilingües como un complemento a su programa de escritura. La primera parte del libro se centra en la metodología y ofrece sugerencias para la forma de integrar la poesía escrita con el plan de estudios. La segunda parte del libro contiene veinticinco modelos de poemas y muestras de poesía escritos por estudiantes de diversos idiomas y edades. La tercera parte del libro ofrece un índice y un glosario de términos gramaticales. SC Biblioteca de Educación del Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte; Calle San Agustín, 5 - 3 planta; 28014 Madrid; Tel. +34917748000; biblioteca@mecd.es GBR

Published
2006

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