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Peer reviewedO'Shea, Judith – English Quarterly, 1987
Argues that writing apprehension can be dispositional, but that it can also arise in response to elements in the writing situation. Discusses the elements in timed writing competence tests that can trigger writing apprehension and hinder effective writing. (JK)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Test Anxiety, Writing (Composition)
