A Technological Primrose Path? ESL Students and Computer-Assisted Writing Programs.

Sampson, Donald E; and Gregory, James F.

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ERIC Number: EJ441478

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Publication Date: 1991

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A Technological Primrose Path? ESL Students and Computer-Assisted Writing Programs.

Sampson, Donald E; and Gregory, James F.

College ESL, v1 n2 p29-36 Dec 1991

Describes what happened when students, unsupervised, used a style-checking computer program to check their essays. The feedback (considered somewhat misleading) suggested that teachers need to guide students along the technological path. (seven references) (GLR)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, English (Second Language), Essays, Evaluation Methods, Skill Development, Writing (Composition), Writing Skills

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Language: English

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