Abstract
In a scientific-writing course, 15 of 54 students used a review-supporting computer program, PREP-EDITOR (PREP), to communicate with their peers about drafts. In an exploratory study, 10 students were interviewed regularly: 5 used PREP and 5 met face-to-face to exchange comments on drafts. The study showed that use of PREP did not increase time spent on various writing activities. The PREP group reported a large number of computer-related problems, whereas the non-PREP group reported more difficulties with assignments and course organization. It appeared that the technology was omnipresent in PREP users' perception of the course. The system of computer-mediated peer review has many of the drawbacks of 'distance learning,' but because networks are increasingly used by collaborating authors, we should teach our students how to use them sensibly.
Original language | Undefined |
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Pages (from-to) | 237-250 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Computers and composition |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1994 |
Keywords
- METIS-148819
- Coauthoring composition instruction computer-assisted writing instruction computer-mediated communication evaluation research peer review PREP-EDITOR
- IR-34127