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Peer reviewedNichols, Lois Mayer – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996
A comparison of compositions written by 19 sixth graders using pencil and paper with those written by 19 sixth graders using word processors found that though the quality of writing, accuracy of grammar, and reading ease did not differ between the two approaches, students using computers wrote more words and sentences. (PEN)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Uses in Education, Creative Writing, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedLangone, John; And Others – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996
A study of the effects of a typing tutor plus a computer-based word processor versus paper and pencil on the writing of six elementary students with behavioral disorders found small improvements in capitalization, spelling, punctuation, and complete sentences attributable to either method, though story length increased for three of six students…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Capitalization (Alphabetic), Comparative Analysis, Computer Uses in Education
