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Sudol, Ronald A. – College Composition and Communication, 1990
Suggests that university computer labs offer the advantages of decentralizing instruction and drawing attention to students' writing. Notes that, although labs require money and instructional space, the benefits outweigh the limitations. Argues that, once a collaborative atmosphere is established and word processing is practiced, students can…
Descriptors: College English, Educational Resources, Higher Education, Process Approach (Writing)
Jacobus, Kristina; And Others – 1990
It does not take a computer expert to teach students how to use word processing software to prewrite, write, revise, and edit a professional-looking paper. Just a small amount of expertise allows students to work independently as long as they have access to a computer and the necessary software. The computer also facilitates interactive learning…
Descriptors: Collaborative Writing, Freshman Composition, Higher Education, Microcomputers
Sunstein, Bonnie – 1987
For use by teachers with access to writing centers, this guide provides criteria for choosing appropriate computer software for writing centers and lists current choices of good software. The first section explains why teachers, who have direct experience with the needs of students and the objectives of writing instruction, are the most qualified…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Evaluation Criteria
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Shurbutt, S. Bailey – Writing Center Journal, 1987
Shows the advantages of using word processors in freshman composition classes that use the instructional technique of peer evaluation. Points out that the benefits are practical for both evaluators and composers, and suggests how to implement a computerized peer evaluation system. (SKC)
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperation
Franklin, Sharon, Ed. – 1988
Based on the conviction that word processing can be used to support the key elements in process writing, writing across the curriculum, cooperative learning, and literature-based instruction, this collection of 90 short articles offers a diversity of ideas to help build an enriched student-, language-, and world-centered curriculum. The book is…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education