Using the Computer's Readability Measure to Teach Students to Revise Their Writing.

Hague, Sally A.; Mason, George E.

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ERIC Number: EJ339949

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Using the Computer's Readability Measure to Teach Students to Revise Their Writing.

Hague, Sally A.; Mason, George E.

Journal of Reading, v30 n1 p14-17 Oct 1986

Investigated whether the use of a computer and the desire to increase readability levels of their writing would encourage student writers to revise. Results indicated an increase in the readability grade level from original drafts to revisions. (SRT)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Readability Formulas, Reading Writing Relationship, Revision (Written Composition), Secondary Education, Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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