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Feeman, Jeffrey – Thrust for Educational Leadership, 1987
The writing center at Central-Hower High School in Akron, Ohio, provides all students access to and assistance in computerized word processing. This article describes the writing center's purpose, goals, hardware, and software, and outlines the processes used to train teachers and students in using the system. (PGD)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, High Schools, Word Processing, Writing Improvement
Download full textHead, Susan D. – 1988
This report describes a computer-assisted writing laboratory project integrating Model Curriculum Standards (teacher-developed instructional literature guides integrating the reading of core pieces of literature with the writing process), the writing process, computer hardware and software, and staff development. The report estimates that in the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, English Curriculum, Models, Process Approach (Writing)
Peer reviewedRay, T. J.; Feldman, Phillip – Reading Improvement, 1989
Describes the development of a microcomputer writing lab designed for college freshmen English students. Argues that students in the lab write more and take more pride in their finished products. (RS)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Freshman Composition, Higher Education, Reading Writing Relationship
McAllister, Carole; Louth, Richard – 1987
To determine whether basic writers revise more successfully using word processors as opposed to pen and paper, a study investigated the quality of revision of approximately 100 college basic writers in three classes at a southern university. In the fall semester, word processors were used in each of the three classes once every two weeks. In the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Revision (Written Composition), Teaching Methods
Barker, Thomas T. – 1985
The English Microlab Registry (EMR) was first designed as a database, or research tool, for planners of English microlabs in order to give them access to information about all aspects of microlab management. But EMR also provides descriptive data about what a microlab is and may well provide insight into whether those labs will survive. An…
Descriptors: English Departments, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Learning Laboratories
Norris, Dolores J. – 1990
A writing program was developed and implemented, using available technology, to increase the quality and the quantity of written communication of three heterogeneously grouped classes of fifth graders. The students learned to use the word processor, Magic Slate II, for process writing assignments. A modem, Supra Modem 2400, and Proterm software…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Grade 5
Deutsch, Lucille – 1988
More than half of the entering freshmen at Rio Grande College in Ohio are required to take developmental English. In addition to having grammar, reading, and writing difficulties to overcome, most of these students have negative attitudes toward writing. In an effort to improve students' writing skills and attitudes, word processing instruction…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Community Colleges, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Williamson, Barbara L. – 1993
A study was conducted at Florida's Brevard Community College (BCC) to determine the effectiveness of using artificial intelligence software to teach Freshman Composition. At BCC, Freshman Composition is taught in the computer lab, with student using WordPerfect to type their essays and Writer's Helper to flag various writing deficiencies. The…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Freshman Composition
Burley, Hansel – 1994
A study was conducted in spring 1991, spring 1993, and summer 1993 to determine the effect on the writing process of various types of word processing software used by developmental and second-level composition students. Analyses were conducted of developmental students (novice writers) and of composition students (above novice writers) at a Texas…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, Community Colleges, Comparative Analysis
