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| Hunter, William J. | 3 |
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Hunter, William J. – Writing Notebook: Creative Word Processing in the Classroom, 1990
Reviews two recent studies of the effects of using word processing as part of the instructional process in writing. Concludes that neither study gives unqualified support for the use of word processors in the teaching of writing. Notes that this column will continue to review these kinds of studies. (RS)
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Process Approach (Writing), Research Methodology
Hunter, William J. – Writing Notebook: Creative Word Processing in the Classroom, 1991
Reports briefly on three recent summaries dealing with word processing and the teaching of writing. Notes that the first two are bibliographies compiled by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills and the third is a synthesis and review conducted by a graduate student. (MG)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Hunter, William J.; And Others – Writing Notebook: Creative Word Processing in the Classroom, 1990
Reviews research (1) concerning the use of word processors in improving children's writing; (2) students' attitudes toward writing; and (3) how improvements in writing are measured. Notes that current research should not be accepted at face value. Argues that teachers should seek ways in which the availability of word processors can help students…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Research Utilization, Revision (Written Composition), Word Processing
