Such is the case with the teaching of writing. The following has been adapted from Teaching Tips for TAs , published by the University of California, Los Angeles. The first of these is easily solved with the help of the teacher. Because English competence is so necessary to academic pursuit, as well as to success in the world at large, teachers have a responsibility to help their students improve in this area. Problems of logical organization and effective presentation, however, tend to stem from deeper difficulties.
Writing is a cognitive process that shapes perception and reality.
Writing implies order and reason, and is one of the most effective way of facilitating understanding. The following generalizations should be understood before effective learning can take place through the writing process. In General Most good writers rewrite, not once but several times. Just because an article or book is in a published form does not mean that the information is correct, accurate, or even well-written. Not all writing represents a new position or a creative response to a problem.