Writer's Manual
Upper St. Clair High School is committed to helping students become effective writers. Across the curriculum, teachers encourage students to express themselves through the written word. Although inspiration, creativity, and personal style affect writing in profound ways, effective writing also requires thoughtful deliberation and knowledge: understanding of the writing process, effective organizational patterns, various modes of writing, standard conventions related to grammar and usage, and reliable methods of evaluation.
Students need to learn that which brings substance and clarity to writing. Students and teachers need to speak a common language as they discuss the dynamic process known as writing. This manual introduces, reviews, and clarifies aspects of effective writing to help Upper St. Clair students improve and enhance their ability to express themselves in their writing.