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Peer reviewedPosey, Evelyn J. – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1993
Reviews studies on the effects of introducing word processing to basic writers. Presents the findings of an original pilot study which concludes that computer instruction causes basic students to write more. Suggests ways of improving instruction and obtaining more consistent results in future studies. (HB)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, Classroom Research, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedNeufeld, Karen – Reading Improvement, 1989
Qualitatively examines the problems and successes of first- and second-grade children as they were introduced to word processors. Finds that the problems encountered were neither lasting enough, nor insurmountable enough to recommend not introducing children to word processors. (RS)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Error Analysis (Language), Grade 1, Grade 2
Download full textBurley, Hansel – 1994
A study was conducted in spring 1991, spring 1993, and summer 1993 to determine the effect on the writing process of various types of word processing software used by developmental and second-level composition students. Analyses were conducted of developmental students (novice writers) and of composition students (above novice writers) at a Texas…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, Community Colleges, Comparative Analysis
