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Peer reviewedFischer, Olga Howard; Fischer, Chester A. – Journal of Teaching Writing, 1985
Relates how a microcomputer with word processing capabilities can facilitate and enrich a student's writing. (HOD)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Higher Education, Microcomputers, Prewriting
Peer reviewedGebhardt, Richard C. – Journal of Teaching Writing, 1986
Discusses revision as a growth-through-change process occurring continuously through all stages of drafting. Describes several ways in which word processing facilitates invention, substitution, reordering, adding, cutting and other aspects of this kind of composing. Offers guidelines for using computers in the writing classroom. (JG)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Freshman Composition, Higher Education
Peer reviewedStrickland, James – Journal of Teaching Writing, 1986
Distinguishes between using microcomputers for wordprocessing, drills, and repetitive tasks in mechanics and vocabulary and using them for alternative methods of presenting, reviewing, and testing course materials. Argues software for computer assisted writing instruction should address significant writing problems, approach writing from a true…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
