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McAllister, Carole – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1985
Reviews two recent articles on computer use in the English classroom. Discusses ways that word processing programs for microcomputers can be used to teach revision. Identifies the equipment and software requirements for using the approach and discusses practical benefits. (DMM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Learning Activities, Microcomputers
McAllister, Carole; Louth, Richard – 1987
To determine whether basic writers revise more successfully using word processors as opposed to pen and paper, a study investigated the quality of revision of approximately 100 college basic writers in three classes at a southern university. In the fall semester, word processors were used in each of the three classes once every two weeks. In the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Revision (Written Composition), Teaching Methods
