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Mohsen, Mohammed Ali – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2022
Written corrective feedback for improving L2 writing skills has been a debatable issue for more than two decades. The aims of this meta-analysis are to (1) provide a quantitative measure of the effect of computer-generated written feedback for improving L2 writing skills and (2) verify how moderators (i.e., adopted technology, task types, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Teaching Methods, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Zhai, Na; Ma, Xiaomei – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2023
Automated writing evaluation (AWE) has been frequently used to provide feedback on student writing. Many empirical studies have examined the effectiveness of AWE on writing quality, but the results were inconclusive. Thus, the magnitude of AWE's overall effect and factors influencing its effectiveness across studies remained unclear. This study…
Descriptors: Writing Evaluation, Feedback (Response), Meta Analysis, English (Second Language)
Liechty, Anna L. – 1989
This study addresses two questions: how can computers be effectively employed in the composition classroom, and to what extent does instruction in writing complement the use of the word processor in developing writing skills? Thirty-eight current research studies on the effects of using word processing to teach composition are reviewed. The…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Process Approach (Writing)
Herrmann, Andrea W. – 1987
If research into writing, particularly on computers as writing tools, is to assist teachers to improve writing pedagogy, the emphasis should be toward conducting naturalistic and context-sensitive studies. Early studies involved traditional experimental research instruments and looked not at the learning process but at the written product,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Instructional Improvement, Research Methodology, Research Needs
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Valeri-Gold, Maria; Deming, Mary P. – Journal of Developmental Education, 1991
Reviews recent research concerning the use of computers in language arts instruction, reporting little impact on writing quality, but improvement in students' attitudes toward writing. Provides suggestions for effective computer use and warnings concerning their limitations and misuse in the teaching of basic writers. (DMM)
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Research, Higher Education
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Hartley, James – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1993
Reviews the potential of word processors for changing the ways in which students process written text and think about writing. Three levels of computer-aided writing are considered: simple word processors; computer-aided writing programs; and higher-level computer-aided processing; and improvements in writing quality. (41 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Literature Reviews
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Piper, Alison – ELT Journal, 1987
The value of using a word processor and its features which help English as a second language students improve their writing are discussed, including student assessment, possible teaching methods, and possible learning activities. (CB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, English (Second Language), Learning Activities, Second Language Instruction
Wresch, William – Computing Teacher, 1988
Discussion of programs for analyzing the writing of students using word processors focuses on six categories of available software that can help to improve students' writing skills: error checkers, reformatters, audience awareness programs (including reader's needs and readability formulas), student conferencing utilities, grading utilities, and…
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Editing
Hooper, Stephen C. – 1987
Intended to categorize the literature on writing with word processors in high school and college classrooms and to determine the quality of the literature as well, this critical review looks at selected works on word processing in English instruction. The first section examines studies and methodologies, while the second section investigates…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, High Schools, Higher Education
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Withey, Margaret M. – English Journal, 1983
Argues that to use computers to help teach the writing process, English teachers must develop both short- and long-term plans for computer usage and must insist on helping to select their school's hardware and software. (MM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Computers, Educational Innovation
Kiefer, Kate – ADE Bulletin, 1987
Reviews research on the efficacy of word processing programs in teaching students how to revise their papers and speculates on what kinds of programs will be available in the future. (JC)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Cronnell, Bruce; And Others – 1982
The first volume of a three-volume study on the relationship between writing research and instruction, this report is divided into three sections covering discussions among researchers, practitioners, and instructional experts; studies of writing research; and instructional applications. The first section describes a series of five…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education