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Ethics as a Form of Critical and Rhetorical Inquiry in the Writing Classroom

by Teresa Henning

Ethics as a Form of Critical and Rhetorical Inquiry in the Writing Classroom
Grades
9 - 12
Type
Journal
Published
July 2011
Publisher
NCTE

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Description

What can improve students' engagement in persuasive writing? A strong ethical dilemma and strategies for developing intelligent responses.

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