The Impact of Computers on the Writing Process
- 1 April 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Exceptional Children
- Vol. 54 (6) , 536-542
- https://doi.org/10.1177/001440298805400607
Abstract
Computers are powerful and flexible writing tools that can have a significant impact on the writing process and on the social context for writing in the schools. This article examines the key features of word processing, reviews the research on word processing, and discusses other computer applications that can support writing instruction.Keywords
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