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Ethics as a Form of Critical and Rhetorical Inquiry in the Writing Classroom
by Teresa Henning, Ph.D
Grades | 9 – 12 |
Type | Journal |
Published | July 2011 |
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What can improve students' engagement in persuasive writing? A strong ethical dilemma and strategies for developing intelligent responses.
Henning, Teresa. “Ethics as a Form of Critical and Rhetorical Inquiry in the Writing Classroom.” English Journal 100(6): 34-40.
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