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Direct linkAitken, A. Angelique; Graham, Steve; McNeish, Daniel – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2022
Many educators assume that choice in writing leads to better writing outcomes; however, there are few studies to support this belief. In the present study, we examined the effects of choice and preference on writing quality with college students. The students wrote two argumentative essays on controversial topics in special education. For the…
Descriptors: Writing Processes, Student Motivation, Preferences, Persuasive Discourse
