The study examined: (a) the role of phonological, grammatical, and rapid automatized naming (RAN) skills in reading and spelling development; and (b) the component processes of early narrative writing skills. Fifty-seven Turkish-speaking children were followed from Grade 1 to Grade 2. RAN was the most powerful longitudinal predictor of reading…

Examines recent research in neuropsychology showing that hand position while writing is indicative of brain organization. Concludes that to force children to hold pencils or pens in the same straight position may be deleterious to those whose natural position is not straight. Offers suggestions for handwriting instruction. (FL)

Discusses the need for a new way of writing based on the use of the ball-point pen; describes aspects of experimental handwriting models that have been developed by the author. (GT)

In a study of notetaking in university courses, we found that the large majority of students prefer paper to computer-based media like Tablet PCs for taking notes and making annotations. Based on this finding, we developed CoScribe, a concept and system which supports students in making collaborative handwritten annotations on printed lecture…

This paper reports on a study that investigates how different learning methods might affect the learning process of character handwriting among beginning college learners of Chinese, as measured by tests of recognition, approximate production, precise production, and awareness of conventional stroke sequence. Two methodologies were examined during…

The 1971-1972 developmental tryout of level one of the Southwest Regional Laboratory (SWRL) Composition Skills Program is described in this report, and results obtained in a wide range of school locations are detailed. Level one is designed to promote beginning manuscript printing skills and is normally administered in kindergarten. A variety of…

The question arises as to whether large "primary pencils" and paper with wide ruling truly compensate for a young child's lack of muscular coordination or whether these tools simply interfere with previously established writing patterns using familiar tools. (JN)

Discussion of readiness skills for formal handwriting instruction in preschoolers and primary-grade school children. Included are some activities directed toward developing left-to-right orientation, letter formation, alignment, and proportionate height. (ED)

The purpose of this study was to collect and analyze specimens of cursive handwriting of 1,000 selected sixth grade students in an attempt to determine analytically how sex and handedness differences affected cursive handwriting. Specifically, an attempt was made to determine those particular letters or letter combinations which were illegible…

The kind of paper used in handwriting lessons for kindergarten children appears to have no effect on the quality of writing. (MM)

Suggests language arts and interdisciplinary activities to improve students' handwriting. (DD)

A two-phase study investigated the teaching of handwriting in elementary schools and examined the performance of 20 children who had problems with the mechanical act of handwriting. Results revealed characteristics (qualitative as well as speed) that differentiated between good and poor writers. A wide variation regarding handwriting instruction…