Writing Apprehension and University Tests of Writing Competence.

O'Shea, Judith

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Publication Date: 1987

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Writing Apprehension and University Tests of Writing Competence.

O'Shea, Judith

English Quarterly, v20 n4 p285-95 Win 1987

Argues that writing apprehension can be dispositional, but that it can also arise in response to elements in the writing situation. Discusses the elements in timed writing competence tests that can trigger writing apprehension and hinder effective writing. (JK)

Descriptors: Higher Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Test Anxiety, Writing (Composition), Writing Apprehension, Writing Difficulties, Writing Evaluation, Writing Processes, Writing Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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