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Understanding Writing Situations

Reading/Writing as Social Acts

Reading/Writing as Conversation

Accountability in Writing

Contributing Something of Value

Considering Your Readers

A Social Model of Writing

What is the Writer's Purpose?

Who are the Readers and What are their Needs?

What are the Requirements and Limitations?

What Opportunities Exist?

What is the Context?

The Role of Context

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