If an English composition teacher came to you and asked for a suggestion to improve the quality of students' writing that was based on social cognitive research, what would you say?

a. The best way to improve one's writing is to practice writing.
b. Give students lots of opportunities to practice writing and then have them grade each other's papers. c. Provide detailed lessons on the mechanics of writing followed by praise for correct use of mechanics. d. Provide opportunities for students to observe peers who think aloud as they write.


d

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