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ERIC Number: EJ401313
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Word Processing Effects on Writing Productivity and Revision at Elementary and Junior High School Levels.
Morton, L. L.; And Others
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, v35 n2 p145-63 Jun 1989
Finds that, among 36 Ontario students in grades 5-8, use of word processing in a language arts program increased writing productivity for all students and number of revisions for certain grades. However, fifth graders were significantly less able than others to use word processing technology. Contains 23 references. (SV)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Creative Writing, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Revision (Written Composition), Secondary School Students, Word Processing, Writing Research
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Ontario