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Peer reviewedMcAndrew, Donald A. – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1986
Examines research on the causes of writing apprehension. Profiles high-apprehensive writers, characterizes their written products, and describes their writing processes. Suggests four procedures for dealing with writing apprehension: peer group workshops; positive reinforcement; teaching about writing process, and gradually increasing students'…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Learning Theories, Self Esteem, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedGordon, Randall A. – Journal of Social Psychology, 1994
Reports on a study of perceived resource scarcity on compliance among 176 college students. Finds that the scarcity manipulation did not differentially affect the proportion who turned in written assignments early but did have a significant effect on the speed with which these students turned in their assignments. (CFR)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Incentives, Motivation Techniques
