The Effect of Word Processing on the Quality of Basic Writers' Revisions.

摘要: This study investigated the effects of word processing on quality revision 102 college basic writers. Three teachers' fall and spring classes were examined. In semester, all three teachers operated under comparable conditions (using computers in class once every two weeks). however, these divided into experimental groups that used one control group did not. The first final drafts an assigned paragraph for six judged by trained raters blind to conditions. A set planned comparisons revealed no significant difference groups' revisions a between spring. results indicated does have positive effect purpose this was discover whether writers revised more successfully with processor than pen paper. Relatively little research conducted has involved either writer or overall revisions. Most very young able (either professionals successful writers). Moreover, focused mostly attitudes kinds rather revision.