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Peer reviewedMcAndrew, Donald A. – Journal of Basic Writing, 1990
Examines the relationship between handwriting speed and the syntactic complexity of the finished piece of writing. Reports that findings support previous research that describes differences in syntax of basic and traditional writers. Concludes that writing teachers should encourage college students to write rapidly as they draft their pieces. (MM)
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Handwriting, Higher Education, Writing Processes
Computers and Assessment: The Effect of Typing versus Handwriting on the Holistic Scoring of Essays.
Peer reviewedSweedler-Brown, Carol O. – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1991
Describes a study conducted at a large west coast state university, comparing holistic scores on developmental writing program final essays when the same essays were handwritten and computer typed. Reveals a bias against typed final essays, especially in essays which received high scores in the handwritten form. (DMM)
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Bias, Computer Uses in Education, Essays
