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Ritchey, Kristin A.; Jackson, Charles; Davis, Somer – Journal of Research in Reading, 2023
Background: Generalisation inferences let readers identify a conceptually superordinate statement to represent multiple subordinate concepts. This study measures text genres' influence on the scope and timing of generalisation inferences. Methods: To measure the scope, or breadth, of generalisation inferences, undergraduates (N = 266) read…
Descriptors: Generalization, Inferences, Expository Writing, Literary Genres
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Gutierrez de Blume, Antonio P.; Soto, Christian; Ramírez Carmona, Camila; Rodriguez, Fernanda; Pino Castillo, Patricio – Journal of Research in Reading, 2021
Background: Reading and writing are both fundamental activities for successful learning. However, little is known about the effect of reading comprehension performance on writing, as well as the pedagogical guidelines that can be drawn from this influence. Method: Thus, the purpose of the present investigation was to examine the influence of…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Reading Skills, Middle School Students, Grade 8
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Tremblay, Kathryn A.; Binder, Katherine S.; Ardoin, Scott P.; Talwar, Amani; Tighe, Elizabeth L. – Journal of Research in Reading, 2021
Background: Of the myriad of reading comprehension (RC) assessments used in schools, multiple-choice (MC) questions continue to be one of the most prevalent formats used by educators and researchers. Outcomes from RC assessments dictate many critical factors encountered during a student's academic career, and it is crucial that we gain a deeper…
Descriptors: Grade 3, Elementary School Students, Reading Comprehension, Decoding (Reading)