Research
1. Voyager Sopris Learning. (2008). The writing process for step up to writing. Step Up For Writing Series, Expository Paragraphs. Retrieved from www.voyagersopris.com
Summary: This one-page resource outlines eight steps in the writing process. The stages include prewriting, planning, drafting, revising, editing, writing a final copy, proofreading, and submitting the final copy.
2. Mason, L. H., Kubina, R. M., & Taft, R. (2011). Developing quick writing skills of middle school students with disabilities. The Journal of Special Education, 44(4), 205–220. doi: 10.1177/0022466909350780
Summary: Two studies were designed to examine the use of persuasive quick write responses with seventh-grade students with disabilities In both studies, the written responses of the students were evaluated before, during, and after students developed their personal strategy to address the quick response. Two strategies were used by the students: POW—pick my idea, organize my notes, write and say more; and TREE—topic sentence, reasons (three or more), explain, and ending. All students improved in their ability to create a strong persuasive response after a few weeks of instruction and practice.