Research on Writing: Implications for Policy

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The Forgotten “R”: Toward an Agenda for Research on Writing
Marilyn Gillespie
SRI International

Implications for Policy

• Require “writing” across the curriculum
• Guidelines for choosing texts
• Funding professional development
• Accountability – assessment strategies
• Writing for life skills/practical writing
• Staff development on writing report, personal creative, etc.
• Valuing writing – get it on the agenda for policy makers
• Programs need to focus attention/planning to staff development around the effective teaching of writing