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ERIC Number: EJ447599
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0738-0569
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To Nibble or to Byte: The Impact of Computers on the Skills and Attitudes of First-Year College Writing Students.
Blau, Susan R.; Campbell, Patricia B.
Computers in the Schools, v8 n4 p147-57 1991
Two English composition classes of community college students followed the same syllabus, but students in one class were required to use a word processor. Data were gathered at the beginning and end of the semester through an attitude questionnaire and student writing samples. Results indicated improved writing skills and attitudes toward writing for both groups. (15 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Comparative Analysis, Skill Development, Student Attitudes, Tables (Data), Two Year Colleges, Word Processing, Writing (Composition), Writing Attitudes, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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