Developing Writers in Higher Education : A Longitudinal Study
For undergraduates following any course of study, it is essential to develop the ability to write effectively. Yet the processes by which students become more capable and ready to meet the challenges of writing for employers, the wider public, and their own purposes remain largely invisible. Develop...
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University of Michigan Press
2019
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