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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
Peterson, Elaine; Lou, Wei Wei – 1991
In 1989 the Portland (Oregon) Public Schools conducted a Direct Writing Assessment of approximately 6,000 students. A voluntary portion included 103 ninth graders who wrote essays on the same topic. The papers were scored twice: once in each student's handwriting and once in word-processed form. Papers were separated into short and long categories…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Grade 9, Grading
