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Peer reviewedGrejda, Gail F.; Hannafin, Michael J. – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Students in three fifth grade classes were pretested on identification and correction of errors in written composition. Instruction on revision was provided to instructional groups differing only in tools used for editing: paper and pencil, word processing, or a combination. Attitude questionnaire and posttest results indicated less positive…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Editing, Grade 5
Peer reviewedBlau, Susan R.; Campbell, Patricia B. – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Two English composition classes of community college students followed the same syllabus, but students in one class were required to use a word processor. Data were gathered at the beginning and end of the semester through an attitude questionnaire and student writing samples. Results indicated improved writing skills and attitudes toward writing…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Comparative Analysis, Skill Development, Student Attitudes
Peer reviewedJones, Ithel – Computers in the Schools, 1994
In response to national concern over declining standards in students' writing abilities, an increasing number of schools have adopted the use of word processors in an effort to increase literacy skills. The instructional effectiveness of word processors in 20 second-grade students was analyzed and it was found that computers facilitate improvement…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Futures (of Society), Grade 2
Peer reviewedOwston, Ronald D.; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Students in four eighth grade communications arts classes wrote two stories--one using a word processor and one written manually. Participants' attitudes toward writing and editing were assessed. Stories were graded for overall competence, organization, support of ideas, and mechanics; a subsample received detailed analysis. Word processed stories…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Editing, Grade 8, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedPeterson, Sarah E. – Computers in the Schools, 1993
Examines the effects of word processing on high school seniors' writing and revisions of essay assignments. Length of papers, the impact of topic on the results, the effect of handwriting papers after computer composition, comparison of writing methods over time, and effects of typing ability and computer experience are discussed. (Contains eight…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Expository Writing, Grade 12
Peer reviewedRoblyer, M. D.; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1988
This review of research on microcomputers and their impact on education highlights literature reviews and findings from 1975 to the present; meta-analysis issues and procedures; findings of research on instructional effectiveness; word processing; Logo; student attitudes and characteristics; and implications of these findings for computer use and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness
