Writing Apprehension: A Review of Research.

McAndrew, Donald A.

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ERIC Number: EJ413764

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Writing Apprehension: A Review of Research.

McAndrew, Donald A.

Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, v2 n2 p43-52 Apr 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' writing activity. (PAA)

Descriptors: Basic Writing, Learning Theories, Self Esteem, Teaching Methods, Writing Apprehension, Writing Attitudes, Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction, Writing Processes, Writing Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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