NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Publication Date
In 20250
Since 20240
Since 2021 (last 5 years)0
Since 2016 (last 10 years)0
Since 2006 (last 20 years)1
Descriptor
College Freshmen1
College Instruction1
English (Second Language)1
Experimental Groups1
Freshman Composition1
Motivation Techniques1
Pretests Posttests1
Relevance (Education)1
Self Esteem1
Statistical Analysis1
Student Motivation1
Writing Achievement1
Writing Apprehension1
Writing Attitudes1
More ▼
Source
ProQuest LLC1
Author
Spain, Linda Monk1
Publication Type
Dissertations/Theses -…1
Education Level
Higher Education1
Postsecondary Education1
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
Motivated Strategies for…1
Writing Apprehension Test1
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing one result Save | Export
The Effects of Relevance and Confidence Strategies on Writing Apprehension, Motivational Levels, and Writing Performance on Undergraduate Composition Students
Direct linkDirect link
Spain, Linda Monk – ProQuest LLC, 2009
This study investigated writing apprehension, motivational levels, and writing performance of 68 undergraduates enrolled in four freshman composition courses during one semester. Participants in the treatment groups received relevance, confidence, or a combination of relevance and confidence motivational strategies based on Keller's ARCS model. In…
Descriptors: Relevance (Education), Student Motivation, Writing Achievement, Freshman Composition