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10 Myths About Learning to Write
NCTE sets the record straight by debunking popular myths about learning to write.

NCTE Principles about Writing
See NCTE's eleven principles about writing and writing instruction.

Frequently Asked Questions about Writing
Find the answers to the most common questions about writing practice and instruction.

Writing: Key Terms
A glossary of the key terms used to talk about writing and writing instruction.

NCTE Position Statement on Teaching Composition
Learn the essential principles involved in the teaching of writing.

NCTE Position on Writing Assessment
NCTE and IRA have published a set of standards that inform effective approaches to assessment. Here you will find a brief summary of the standards with a link to the full text.

Guidelines for the Ethical Treatment of Students and Student Writing in Composition Studies
College composition instructors should be familiar with these guidelines, developed by the Conference on College Composition and Communication.

Position Statement on the Preparation and Professional Development of Teachers of Writing
The Conference on College Composition and Communication has developed a series of guidelines that identify the elements characteristic of high-quality preparation for writing instructors.

Writing Assessment Position Statement
Here, the Conference on College Composition and Communication provides policy guidelines and recommendations that inform high-quality composition instruction.

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