Journal of Basic Writing, Vol. 26, No. 1 (SPRING 2007), pp. 63-87 (25 pages) While evidence shows that grammar study focused on identification, description, and definition (IDD) fails to enhance ...

The “voice” of verbs (active or passive) is different than the “tense” of verbs. Tense defines action within time, when the verb happens. Voice defines the relationship between subject and verb, who ...

Use this quick list of Writing Tools as a handy reference. Copy it and keep it in your wallet or journal, or near your desk or keyboard. Share it and add to it. I. Nuts and Bolts 1. Begin sentences ...