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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 reviewedRogrigues, Raymond J.; Rodrigues, Dawn Wilson – College Composition and Communication, 1984
Describes the advantages of using computers during the invention stage of composition. Discusses programs designed for that purpose and explores characteristics of an ideal prewriting computer program. (HTH)
Descriptors: College English, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Higher Education
Worley, Lloyd – 1984
An introduction to using word processing in writing instruction, this report first describes the basic terms and tools used in word processing and then lists the four characteristics of a good word processing program. They are the options to: (1) edit and insert; (2) cut and paste; (3) find and correct; and (4) store and save documents of between…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Educational Innovation, Higher Education
Combs, Martha – 1985
As a result of a telephone survey of 100 experienced elementary and secondary teachers concerning their comfort with computers and the teaching of writing skills, a weekend workshop was designed to help teachers develop some confidence in their skill as writers and to explore the possibilities available when writing with a word processor. The…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Microcomputers
Download full textSommers, Elizabeth A.; Collins, James L. – 1984
Research about writing and the teaching of writing has demonstrated that writing is a process, that thinking and writing are inextricably connected, that workshop and tutorial methods are more efficient than teacher or textbook dominated instruction in writing, and that correctness does not have to be a major concern in the teaching of writing.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers
Shostak, Robert, Ed. – 1984
This volume consists of nine conference papers and journal articles concerned with microcomputer applications in the teaching of writing. After a general introduction entitled "Computer-Assisted Composition Instruction: The State of the Art," by Robert Shostak, four papers are devoted to how computers may help with the writing process. In…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedWomble, Gail G. – English Journal, 1984
Notes the advantages grade 10 English students found in using a word processor: (1) they spend more time reworking text, (2) they are better able to determine needed change, (3) they find the revision process less arduous, and (4) they seem to find it easier to develop a sense of audience. (MM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, English Instruction, Grade 10
Peer reviewedEllsworth, Nancy J. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1990
The computer can be a powerful tool to help students who are having difficulty learning the skills of prewriting, composition, revision, and editing. Specific software is suggested for each phase, as well as for classroom publishing. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Editing
Peer reviewedAuten, Anne – English Journal, 1984
Examines materials available from ERIC that are designed to familiarize teachers with computer software. (MM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction
Peer reviewedRodrigues, Raymond J. – English Journal, 1984
Describes interactive computer software programs that develop prewriting, word processing, and revising skills. (MM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
