Kennedy, X. J.

Teaching with the Bedford guide for college writers / X. J. Kennedy & Dorothy M. Kennedy ; prepared by Shirley Morahan. - 2nd edition - Boston : Bedford Books of St. Martin's Press, c1990. - viii, 216 p. ; 23 cm. - Practical suggestions ; vol.1 .

Contents;

Part one: A writer's resources
1. Writing from recall
2. Writing from observation
3. Writing from reading
4. Writing from conversation
5. Writing from imagination

Part two: Thinking critically
Helping writers in the transition to thinking and writing critically
6. Analyzing
7. Taking a stand
8. Proposing a solution
9. Evaluating
10. Seeking causes and effects

Part three: Investigating
11. Writing from library research
12. Knowing your library: A directory of sources
13. Writing from research in the field
14. Documenting sources; Using a style book

Part four: Strategies: A reference manual
15. Strategies for generating ideas
16. Strategies for shaping a draft
17. Strategies for rewriting
18. Strategies for working with fellow writers: Collaborative learning
19. Strategies for writing with a computer
20. Strategies for writing in class

Part five: Answers for handbook exercises
Answers for lettered exercises
Answers for numbered exercises

Part six: Designing and teaching the composition course: Useful information and practical advice
Suggested course syllabi
Strategies for teaching writing: Tips for beginning instructors
Responding to student writing: Evaluating, grading, and assessing
Cognitive development and the writer
Publishing student writing



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