The article "What Johnny Can't Write: A University View of Freshman Writing Ability" written by Thomas Newkirk, Thomas Cameron and Cynthia Selfe, focuses on the lack of writing skills and reading comprehension found in college first year English composition class. The article emphasizes the shift in expectations and curriculum from high school to college level classes and the problems that this poses for students entering the university system. (Note : only will work on CSUChico campus, requires log in)
http://www.jstor.org/stable/815901