The National Study of Writing Instruction - University at Albany

To what extent do students in this class use computers and word
processors?
Never/hardly
ever
90
Sometimes Frequently Almost
always
For note taking 0 1 2 3
For finding reference materials
on the internet
0 1 2 3
For writing first drafts 0 1 2 3
For editing and revising 0 1 2 3
For final copy to hand in 0 1 2 3
For embedding video, audio or
graphics in their writing
For sharing ideas and
information for class on the
internet
For this class, to what
extent do you require that
work that is handed in be
typewritten/printed rather
than handwritten?
0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3
Never/hardly
ever
Sometimes Frequently Almost
always
0 1 2 3
When you allow it, what percentage of your students typically
provide typed final drafts? _____%
90