This is going to sound strange coming from someone who spent his career teaching writing and now spends his time trying to help others teach writing better, but it is entirely possible that, with the ...

Evaluating students'writing is often perceived as the most difficult and tedious part of a basic writing instructor's job. Writing assessment includes both informal and formal measures of grading.

A while back I asked a highly accomplished colleague, "How do you know when your writing is good enough to make it public?" With her masterful efficiency and confidence she responded, "Great question, ...

Beth D. Cohen is a professor of law, associate dean for academic affairs and director of the legal research and writing program at Western New England University School of Law. She is a member of the ...

Educators and employers alike are dissatisfied with writing skills in the classroom and office—and this dissatisfaction is rising. For example, P21, a coalition of civil society groups that work ...