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Booth, Wayne C. – College English, 1984
Suggests slyly that, while word processors may have increased writing speed, they cannot ensure improved writing quality. (MM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Humor, Microcomputers, Productivity
Starr, Douglas P. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1991
Describes a method that writing instructors can use for evaluating and commenting on college students' composition papers that uses a stand-alone word processor. Software is discussed, the instructor's role is explained, methods of evaluation and marking papers are suggested, and electronic grading is described. (three references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Evaluation Methods, Grading, Higher Education
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

Fischer, Olga Howard; Fischer, Chester A. – Journal of Teaching Writing, 1985
Relates how a microcomputer with word processing capabilities can facilitate and enrich a student's writing. (HOD)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Higher Education, Microcomputers, Prewriting
Dwyer, Herbert J. – 1990
This study investigated student preferences for either teacher-written or computer-generated marking of written compositions. Ninety-seven high school students typed assigned compositions on a word processor. Three skills pre-selected by the teacher were checked on each composition. Students were randomly assigned to treatments so that, on the…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, High School Students, Microcomputers, Questionnaires

Weiss, Timothy – Computers and Composition, 1989
Proposes that for students to gain the maximum benefits from the computer as an education and composition tool, teachers should incorporate the computer throughout the composing process. Describes the adaptation of computers in a specialized business and technical persuasive writing course. (MS)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Microcomputers, Peer Evaluation
Nickell, Samila Sturgell – 1985
One of the best teaching methods adaptable to the computer is the writing conference. The student and teacher meet at the computer and work with the piece directly on the screen. Holding writing conferences at the computer allows the teacher to get closer to the student's writing processes and to determine the stage or stages with which the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Microcomputers, Revision (Written Composition), Teacher Role
Collier, Richard M. – 1983
A study compared written texts produced by hand, by typewriter, and by word processor for differences in improvement in creativity and writing skills. Subjects included six college students--two with high creative ability, two with average creative ability, and two with low or weak ability. During a training period, the subjects were required to…
Descriptors: College Students, Comparative Analysis, Creativity, Expository Writing

Leahy, Ellen K. – English Journal, 1984
Describes new sources in word processing, proofreading, and text editing that can be used in hands-on computer sessions, analyzing writing samples for and with students. (MM)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Stromberg, Linda; Kurth, Ruth J. – 1983
Recently a number of writers and researchers have praised the editing and text moving capabilities of word processing programs, proposing that they can be useful in helping students revise more readily and skillfully. With this premise, 16 eighth grade students participated in a program in which they used a text editor or word processing system to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 8, Microcomputers
Collins, James L., Ed.; Sommers, Elizabeth A., Ed. – 1985
Distinguishing between teaching writing and teaching word processing, this book is intended as a guide for teachers who wish to teach writing with microcomputers. The 13 chapters and authors are as follows: (1) "Integrating Composing and Computing," Elizabeth Sommers; (2) "A Writing Teacher's Guide to Computerese," James…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Higher Education, Literature Appreciation
Pedersen, Elray L. – 1987
To determine how much electronic writing-analysis programs can offer college students and how valuable computerized text actually is, nine college student essays and nine professional essays were analyzed using text editors. The student essays (three each rated "superior,""average," and "failed") and the professional…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Technology