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Peer reviewedPennington, Martha C. – System, 1991
Investigates the positive and negative potential for English-as-a-Second-Language student writers of word processing that are derivable from the properties of the medium. (40 references) (GLR)
Descriptors: Educational Benefits, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedHuffman, Donald T.; Goldberg, John R. – System, 1987
A review of the use of specific word processing programs to teach foreigners English language composition discusses advantages and disadvantages of such features as spelling checkers, prompting markers, and formatting programs. Suggestions are presented for enhancing students' writing skills both with and without word processing help. (CB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, English (Second Language), Instructional Effectiveness, Second Language Instruction
Peer reviewedCrookall, David – System, 1986
Writing for the BBC World Service "Short Story" Program provides English as a second language students with the necessary conditions for "authentic writing," namely authentic and communicative writing practice, encouragement of language acquisition, and improvement of the teacher student relationship. (CB)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cultural Context, English (Second Language)
