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Slatin, John; And Others – Computers and Composition, 1990
Argues that Marcia Peoples Halio's "Student Writing: Can the Machine Maim the Message?" (which argues that students using IBM computers wrote better than those using Macintosh computers) is seriously flawed by methodological and interpretive errors. Explains the problems of Halio's article. Notes that the present article grew out of a…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Research Methodology, Word Processing
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Youra, Steven – Computers and Composition, 1990
Argues that Marcia Peoples Halio's "Student Writing: Can the Machine Maim the Message?" (which argues that students using IBM computers wrote better than those using Macintosh computers) is flawed by poor experimental design and is filled with questionable logic and evidence. Contends that she overlooks many specific features that make…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Research Methodology, Word Processing
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Kaplan, Nancy; Moulthrop, Stuart – Computers and Composition, 1990
Presents a detailed critique of Marcia Peoples Halio's article "Student Writing: Can the Machine Maim the Message?" (which argues that students using IBM computers wrote better than those using Macintosh computers). Rejects the "Macintosh versus IBM" contention. Explores ways technology influences education and the growing…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Research Methodology, Word Processing
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Halio, Marcia Peoples – Computers and Composition, 1990
Responds to criticisms of "Student Writing: Can the Machine Maim the Message?." Argues that cognitive psychologists, human computer interaction specialists, and teachers have provided "heavy support." Supports the use of "Writer's Workbench," the writing topic selection, self-selection, teaching methods, computer…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Research Methodology, Word Processing
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Eklundh, Kerstin Severinson – Computers and Composition, 1994
Examines critically the claim that computers give rise to nonlinear writing. Presents a new computer-based research tool, "S-Notation," that can automatically trace a writer's revisions to a text in their natural order. Presents an ongoing study that applies this method to assess the effect of the writing task on the linearity of text production.…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Research Methodology, Research Tools, Word Processing
Haas, Christina; Hayes, John R. – 1986
A study was conducted to replicate partially John Gould's study using more advanced machines and editors, and to test several of Colette Daiute's hypotheses about writing with the computer. Gould's study indicated that expert writers using text editors required 50% more time to compose on text editors than on hard copy, and the extra time did not…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Microcomputers, Research Methodology
Liggett, Sarah – 1982
Supporting the contention that using experimental research designs will facilitate sound decisions about how to teach the composing process, this paper first describes briefly the range of research methods available for investigating the writing process. Next the paper discusses the advantages of conducting experimental research, some of which are…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Classroom Techniques, Higher Education, Research Design
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Miller, Kristyan Spelman – Language Teaching Research, 2000
Describes an approach to the study of writing processes based on the analysis of temporal aspects of the writing event. The approach involves recording the keystroke presses made during production of a text using a word processor, and analyzing such features as pausing, fluency, and revision activity. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: College Students, Data Collection, Higher Education, Language Fluency
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Katzen, May – Information Processing and Management, 1986
Reviews the development of computing in the arts in the United Kingdom as a case study, and discusses some of the implications of the recent increase in the use of computers in the humanities in colleges and universities. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Development, Educational Trends
Schuneman, Anita P., Comp. – 1992
Intended to serve as a model for those wishing to assist librarians in conducting research, this guide describes the funding sources and computing, consulting, writing, and other resources available to University of Colorado Boulder librarians who want to engage in research. Sources of funding to support research are listed first, including the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Consultants, Financial Support
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Sturges, Paul – Electronic Library, 1992
Discussion of humanities research focuses on activities of the British Library Research and Development Department (BLRDD), particularly the Humanities Information Review Panel. The influence of technology on humanities research is considered, including word processing, greater availability of computer networks, and the online public access…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Networks, Foreign Countries
Fortune, Jimmie C.; And Others – 1992
The Educational Research Department at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Blacksburg) attempts to go beyond conventional use of a computer laboratory by offering services to further the educational knowledge of its students. Laboratory staff members demonstrate methods needed to accomplish educational tasks for program…
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
Beach, Richard, Ed.; Bridwell, Lillian S., Ed. – 1984
This book contains 20 articles, from a wide variety of perspectives, designed to bridge the interests of researchers and teachers on the topic of current composition research. The following articles are included: "Studying the Writing Abilities of a University Freshman Class: Strategies from a Case Study" (Charles R. Cooper, with Roger…
Descriptors: Child Language, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods