Mechanics, usage, and grammar are keystones of good writing.

Dave Kemper (M.A. University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee) taught secondary English for ten years and served as a writing tutor at the university level, with special attention given to ELL students. He is a coauthor of the award-winning Write Source writing handbooks for students from middle school to college. In addition, Kemper authored INSIDE WRITING, a writing program designed to help struggling students improve their writing skills. He has presented workshops nationwide on developing effective writing programs, strategies for struggling writers, and writing to learn. Kemper has also worked for