Writing to Learn in Anatomy and Physiology.

Wilcox, Kimberly J.; Jensen, Murray S.

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ERIC Number: EJ603833

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Writing to Learn in Anatomy and Physiology.

Wilcox, Kimberly J.; Jensen, Murray S.

Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, v16 n2 p55-71 Spr 2000

Examines the effectiveness of two writing-to-learn formats in helping developmental students master biological information and in decreasing writing anxiety. Objective measures showed a small but significant decrease in writing anxiety over the quarter, unrelated to writing format. Writing format also had little effect on content knowledge, based on responses to test questions. Contains 25 references. (VWC)

Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Course Evaluation, Developmental Studies Programs, Higher Education, Remedial Programs, Student Attitudes, Writing Apprehension, Writing Assignments, Writing Attitudes, Writing Difficulties, Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction, Writing Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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