The Miserable Truth.
Overview & Synopsis
Presents Mina Shaughnessy's 1976 speech, given at a time when great financial crisis threatened to result in the wholesale disestablishment of basic writing programs. Notes grave perils, and outlines some of the truths uncovered through the experience of Open Admissions in higher education, truths that are indestructible despite retrenchments and shifts in the winds of social doctrines. (SR)
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Document Information
| Document Title | The Miserable Truth. |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Shaughnessy, Mina |
| Subject & Discipline | Access to Education, Basic Writing, Educational Opportunities |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1998 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-212307 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |