Title
College Readiness in Writing
Date of Award
2011
Document Type
Research Project
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Educational Leadership
Abstract
A study of college readiness in writing was conducted in two school districts in rural western Maine. Researchers surveyed recent graduates via an online survey and interviewed faculty at four Maine colleges to identify perceived needs in first year writing skills. Students and faculty identified areas for improvement including research, mechanics, grammar and spelling as well as a need for exposure to more varied texts and writing styles. In conclusion, writing across the curriculum should be stressed, along with a new emphasis on grammar instruction in order for students to produce clear, concise and articulate thoughts.
Recommended Citation
Doughty, Maryellen and Nerney, Margaret, "College Readiness in Writing" (2011). M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects. 87.
https://scholarworks.umf.maine.edu/ed_leadership_projects/87
Comments
Affiliation: Maine Regional School Unit 10 and Maine Regional School Unit 58