Hi. My name is Jane, and I teach Freshman Composition at NH Community Technical College. I'm doing graduate work at Plymouth State College and am currently doing a research design in the area of grammar and composition instruction. So, while we're we are instructing different populations, Patricia, we are exploring a similar topic. I'd appreciate insight and direction anyone can send me. My research will explore the value of teaching grammar in a laboratory setting with student working cooperatively to master the most commonly used and misused rules of usage. I'd appreciate insight into research on, and/or documented experience with, any of the following: collaborative learning; teaching grammar in context; value of grammar mastery to success in composition; student experts and peer instruction; grammar requirements in nontraditional students; assessment/measurement of skills (quantitative). Thanks.