Teaching English in the Two-Year College Dec 1999

Negotiating Audience and Voice in the Writing Center

Gregory Shafer

Abstract

Considers how allowing developmental students to incorporate some of their language and culture into their writing helps them become more proficient writers. Suggests that the best way to teach basic writers is through both process and a respect for the social discovery that ensues as one composes.

Journal
Teaching English in the Two-Year College
Published
1999-12-01
DOI
10.58680/tetyc19991877
Open Access
Closed
Topics
writing centers basic writing voice and style

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