Cognitive Processes in Journalistic Genres: Extending Writing Models.

Schumacher, Gary M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ393463

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Publication Date: 1989

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Cognitive Processes in Journalistic Genres: Extending Writing Models.

Schumacher, Gary M.; And Others

Written Communication, v6 n3 p390-407 Jul 1989

Investigates the types of processes used by journalistic writers when producing texts of varying constraints. Finds that news story writers paused more often and carried out more activities per writing session than did editorial writers, suggesting greater monitoring activity by news story writers. (MS)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Students, Editorials, Heuristics, News Writing, Writing Processes, Writing Research, Writing Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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