Writing

Displaying 51 - 100 of 181 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
51	University of Northern Iowa to offer language arts course in Storm Lake Public Relations News Release 1989:321, p.1	12/22/1989	Professor Jeanne Harms holds a course on the instruction of oral and written language in the elementary setting. It will be the second course offered through the master of arts in education program offered in Storm Lake.
52	Wilde Ideas Northern Iowan 85:27, p.2	12/02/1988	Comments on the difficulty of writing regularly; looks at criticism of running cartoon as commentary on accompanying article.
53	Wilde Ideas Northern Iowan 85:21, p.2	11/08/1988	Thoughts on writing his column.
54	Writing helps students in future Northern Iowan 85:19, p.9	11/01/1988	Students talk about their experience in writing for campus publications.
55	All students need to acquire the 'Write Stuff' Northern Iowan 85:17, p.13	10/25/1988	Faculty talk about the quality of writing that they see in their classes; find value in writing well.
56	Faculty Senate elects officers for next year Northern Iowan 84:57, p.1	04/29/1988	Professor Krogmann elected chair; Susann Doody elected vice chair; hear reports on headship study, writing, international study, and Presidential Scholars.
57	Northern Iowa to sponsor 20th annual Beginning Reading Conference April 22 Public Relations News Release 1987:361, p.1	04/11/1988	The twentieth Beginning Reading Conference is held in the Education Center, where Professor Lucy McCormick Calkine acts as keynote speaker. The conference is sponsored by the Department of Teaching and Price Lab School.
58	Northern Iowa professor Dr. Jerry Klinkowitz to release baseball book April 15 Public Relations News Release 1987:315, p.1	03/18/1988	Professor Jerry Klinkowitz publishes a collection of short stories centering on a minor league baseball team based in Mason City. Klinkowitz announces his plans to write a book chronicling the history of franchise expansion in the major league.
59	Thesis drafts must now be reviewed Northern Iowan 84:20, p.5	11/03/1987	Mary Ann Hesse will preview theses for format and common errors.
60	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:27, p.1	09/02/1987	Alvin Sunseri explores the origins of Labor Day. David Moore explains literacy requirements for International Literacy Day. David Whitsett speaks on long distance commuters. Donna Raschke reveals the top ten things that kids hate about their parents.
61	Words can't describe the challenges of a student writing utor at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:416, p.1	06/29/1987	Patricia Godwin, Sara Baumhover, and Char Heitman share their experiences as student writing tutors.
62	New state standards encourage speaking and listening, UNI assistant professor of communication says Public Relations News Release 1987:417, p.1	06/29/1987	Professor Mary Bozik reviews the federal requirements placed on communication education. Schools are expected to have staff specialists in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
63	UNI announces winners of 1987 Iowa Student as Critic Essay Competition Public Relations News Release 1987:326, p.1	04/15/1987	The Department of English Language and Literature, and the Division of Continuing Education and Special Programs sponsor the Iowa Student as Critic Essay Competition. Victorious high school and college students won cash, scholarships, and publication.
64	Pen in hand; Northern Iowa's efforts to improve student writing Nonpareil 71:2, p.8	03/01/1987	Detailed survey of UNI efforts to assist students in developing their writing skills and in integrating writing into many courses; photo.
65	Writing competency examination to be eliminated Northern Iowa Today 15:2, p.8	03/01/1987	Students will take writing course instead under new general education program.
66	English Department's "Student as Critic" contest Public Relations News Release 1986:194, p.1	01/30/1987	The English Department sponsored a writing contest for high school and college students. Participants were allowed to write on any subject, and were eligible to win prizes of up to one-thousand dollars across several divisions.
67	UNI to offer workshop on writing and reading in New Hampton Public Relations News Release 1986:162, p.1	01/12/1987	A workshop on instructing writing to K-8 students was held in New Hampton Elementary School through the Office of Continuing Education. Participants were taught how to instruct revision, elaboration, and peer editing skills to their students.
68	Seventh annual Iowa Student as Critic Essay competition entries due Feb. 6 (Friday) Public Relations News Release 1986:152, p.1	01/08/1987	The Department of English Language and Literature sponsored the Iowa Student as Critic competition for high school and college students. Winners were granted cash prizes, scholarships, and publication.
69	UNI writing expert responds to poor 'writing report card' given to U. S. students Public Relations News Release 1986:151, p.1	01/05/1987	Ann Johnstone analyzes the shortcomings of the education system's literacy programs. She finds that writing assignments fail to inspire students to communicate by focusing too narrowly on the mechanics of writing.
70	Writing plan approved Northern Iowan 83:27, p.4	12/05/1986	Faculty Senate approves committee recommendation; will institute Writing Across the Curriculum; approve report on athletics.
71	University-wide writing recommended in report Northern Iowan 83:22, p.1	11/11/1986	Excerpts from the committee report.
72	Life writing helps preserve memories Northern Iowan 82:54, p.12	04/29/1986	Mary Logan Sweet addresses the Student as Critic Conference.
73	UNI to offer workshop on writing successful proposals and grants Public Relations News Release 1986:388, p.1	04/23/1986	The week-long workshop will be offered for one hour of undergraduate credit, 1.5 CEUs or no credit and will be held the week of May 19; Maypole is the class instructor.
74	Conference offers students criticism, recognition Northern Iowan 82:46, p.11	04/01/1986	Author Margaret Atwood will speak at the Iowa Student as Critic Essay Competition.
75	Suggestions offered to pass exam Northern Iowan 81:49, p.2	04/12/1985	Ann Helling supports WCE, while Dave Hoing disagrees with it.
76	Typewriter aggravation Northern Iowan 81:34, p.2	02/12/1985	By increasing the overall number of papers students must write, faculty and staff unknowingly caused a problem with the shortage of typewriters available to students.
77	The third in a series of workshops Northern Iowan 80:52, p.8	04/17/1984	Will help faculty to work with student writing.
78	Student writing series set Northern Iowan 80:46, p.9	03/27/1984	Workshops scheduled.
79	The Learning Skills Center Northern Iowan 80:44, p.3	03/20/1984	Will offer series of seminars on writing.
80	UNI writing competency program gains national attention Public Relations News Release 1981:151, p.1	11/10/1981	The Christian Science Monitor published at article explaining the required writing examination prior to graduation.
81	Writer's cramp? Here's why . . . Northern Iowan 78:1, p.9	08/28/1981	Results of survey of course-related writing on campus.
82	Course designed to sharpen organization skills Northern Iowan 76:51, p.11	04/22/1980	Professor Ann Struthers is teaching a course on specialized writing.
83	Exam prompts additional writing Northern Iowan 76:44, p.4	03/18/1980	Barbara Lounsberry talks about the Writing Competency Exam and more generally about writing in the curriculum.
84	Writing workshop for profs Northern Iowan 76:14, p.7	10/26/1979	William Van Til, Indiana State University, will present the "Writing for Professional Publication Workshop.
85	Writing hold origin a mystery Northern Iowan 75:22, p.6	11/17/1978	Staff speculate on origin of the "hold"; seems to have been in place for some time, but no one is sure of when it was established.
86	What's Up? Northern Iowan 74:52, p.16	04/21/1978	Activities and meetings.
87	Ready . . . Set . . . Write UNI Century 5:4, p.6	10/01/1977	UNI will institute a writing competency program in the Fall, 1978; Professor Jan Robbins talks about problems and goals.
88	400 students on hold Northern Iowan 73:59, p.2	06/24/1977	Due to insufficient writing skills.
89	Students on 'hold' won't graduate Northern Iowan 73:56, p.1	05/06/1977	About 340 students are on "hold" list for writing deficiency; must go to Learning Resources Center.
90	Ethnic minority Northern Iowan 73:35, p.8	02/04/1977	Non-credit writing course offered.
91	What's Up? Northern Iowan 71:41, p.11	02/28/1975	Activities and meetings.
92	What's Up? ? Northern Iowan 70:51, p.10	04/30/1974	Activities and meetings.
93	What's Up? ? Northern Iowan 70:39, p.10	03/08/1974	Activities and meetings.
94	What's Up? ? Northern Iowan 70:13, p.10	10/26/1973	Activities and meetings.
95	What's Up? ? Northern Iowan 70:10, p.5	10/16/1973	Activities and meetings.
96	What's Going On . . . Northern Iowan 69:61, p.8	07/20/1973	Activities and meetings.
97	What's Going On . . . Northern Iowan 69:60, p.12	07/13/1973	Activities and meetings.
98	What's Going On . . . Northern Iowan 69:59, p.7	07/06/1973	Activities and meetings.
99	Creative writing contest results announced Northern Iowan 69:42, p.8	03/20/1973
100	Rackstraw proposes need for mass media approach to composition Northern Iowan 69:16, p.9	11/07/1972	Professor Rackstraw proposes reformation of introductory composition courses.