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ERIC Number: EJ413764
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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ISSN: ISSN-1046-3364
Writing Apprehension: A Review of Research.
McAndrew, Donald A.
Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, v2 n2 p43-52 Apr 1986
Examines research on the causes of writing apprehension. Profiles high-apprehensive writers, characterizes their written products, and describes their writing processes. Suggests four procedures for dealing with writing apprehension: peer group workshops; positive reinforcement; teaching about writing process, and gradually increasing students' writing activity. (PAA)
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Learning Theories, Self Esteem, Teaching Methods, Writing Apprehension, Writing Attitudes, Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction, Writing Processes, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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