The Effect of Writing Assignments on Achievement in College General Chemistry.

Horton, Phillip B.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ328799

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1985

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The Effect of Writing Assignments on Achievement in College General Chemistry.

Horton, Phillip B.; And Others

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v22 n6 p535-41 Sep 1985

Students in a treatment group turned in written summaries of eight lectures, which were returned with chemistry and writing mistakes noted. Although achievement gains were found, results may have been due to the processes involve in organizing/writing the summaries or to the additional time required to complete the assignments. (JN)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, College Science, Content Area Writing, Higher Education, Science Education, Writing (Composition)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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