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Peer reviewedMcKenzie, Jamieson – English Journal, 1984
Describes the steps a writer can go through in producing an article and how a word processor can facilitate the thought and compositional processes. (CRH)
Descriptors: Expository Writing, Higher Education, Prewriting, Word Processing
Peer reviewedLevin, James A.; Boruta, Marcia J. – Theory into Practice, 1983
Microcomputers are useful for writing in classrooms, especially if they are integrated into the classroom context through writing activities appropriate to this medium. Elementary school students' uses of microcomputers to: (1) create a newspaper; (2) send electronic messages; and (3) write reports or letters using interactive text programs are…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Elementary Education, Group Activities, Helping Relationship
Peer reviewedReed, W. Michael – Computers in Human Behavior, 1990
Describes a study of undergraduates at West Virginia University that was conducted to investigate the effects of computer-based instruction on writing performance and writing apprehension. Computer anxiety is measured, appropriate software is discussed, and the quality of pretreatment and posttreatment essays are compared with essays written…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Higher Education
