NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 3 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Fischer, Laura M.; Meyers, Courtney – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2017
Writing skills are one of the most important skills college graduates need to possess; however, college graduates struggle to complete written communications proficiently in the workforce. Previous researchers have explained that college instructors must understand the students' fears with writing in order to create effective writing curriculum.…
Descriptors: Writing Skills, Pretests Posttests, Scores, Anxiety
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Fischer, Laura M.; Myers, Courtney A.; Dobelbower, Sinclaire E. – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2017
Writing skills are imperative for students in any career; however, many students have acknowledged avoiding courses that emphasize writing. These same students fail to learn proper mechanics during their post-secondary education. Writing intensive courses have served as a place where students have the opportunity to improve confidence, minimize…
Descriptors: Writing Apprehension, Student Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Qualitative Research
Ahrens, Chelsey Ann; Meyers, Courtney; Irlbeck, Erica; Burris, Scott; Roach, David – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2016
Employers have identified oral and written communications skills to be the most important skills graduates should possess when entering the workforce. In order for faculty to better understand their students' oral and written communications skills, they should understand what apprehension the students have toward oral and written communications.…
Descriptors: Writing Apprehension, Communications, Student Attitudes, Agricultural Education