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Cross, John A.; Curey, Bob J. – 1984
The effect of microcomputer word processing on college students' writing was investigated with three sections of a required freshman English course at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Half of the subjects were randomly selected to use the university microcomputer in a laboratory setting to write eight essays, while the other half worked in…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College English, College Students, Computer Oriented Programs
Vockell, Edward L.; Schwartz, Eileen – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1988
Describes study that examined the effect of the use of microcomputers as word processors in a college freshman English composition course. Treatments for the experimental and control groups are described, dependent and independent variables are explained, and results based on pretest and posttest writing samples are analyzed. (21 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Freshman Composition, Higher Education
Collis, Betty – Computing Teacher, 1988
Describes five studies on educational computing: (1) word processing and writing processes in colleges; (2) simulations and problem solving for learning disabled high school students; (3) social interaction and problem solving in children using Logo and drill and practice programs; (4) computer access and flowcharting in programing instruction;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Curiosity, Drills (Practice)
