Journal article
A Study of Word Processing Experience and its Effects on Student Essay Writing
Journal of educational computing research, Vol.14(3), pp.269-283
01/01/1996
DOI: 10.2190/XTDU-J5L2-WTPP-91W2
Abstract
This study investigates how word processing experience influences student performance on a direct writing assessment. We investigated factors influencing a student's decision about using word processors for writing; whether students with less experience writing with word processors receive lower scores on word processed essays; and differences in length, neatness, mechanical correctness, and tone of the student writing as related to experience with word processors. In this study, students with different levels of experience using word processors wrote two essays: one with word processors and one with pen and paper. Students with less experience using word processors scored considerably higher on our writing assessment when their writing was done with pen and paper. Only small differences were observed between pen and paper and word processed essays for students with more word processing experience. Content analyses revealed that word processed essays appeared neater and longer than handwritten essays but that students who favor handwriting write more words with pen and paper than with word processors.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- A Study of Word Processing Experience and its Effects on Student Essay Writing
- Creators
- Edward W. Wolfe - American College TestingSandra Bolton - American College TestingBrian Feltovich - American College TestingArt W. Bangert - University of South Dakota
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of educational computing research, Vol.14(3), pp.269-283
- DOI
- 10.2190/XTDU-J5L2-WTPP-91W2
- ISSN
- 0735-6331
- eISSN
- 1541-4140
- Number of pages
- 15
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/01/1996
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
- Record Identifier
- 9985123941002771
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