Advanced Outlines, Familiarity, and Text Genre on Retention of Prose.

Graesser, Arthur C.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ237841

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Publication Date: 1980

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Advanced Outlines, Familiarity, and Text Genre on Retention of Prose.

Graesser, Arthur C.; And Others

Journal of Experimental Education, v48 n4 p281-90 Sum 1980

Retention of prose is examined as it is affected by (1) outlines as advanced organizers; (2) preexperimental familiarity with the material; and (3) text genre. Findings are discussed in the context of current theories in cognitive psychology, particularly those of structure, organization, and representation of knowledge and prose. (Author/GK)

Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Cognitive Processes, Descriptive Writing, Expository Writing, Higher Education, Narration, Persuasive Discourse, Prose, Retention (Psychology)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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