Why are Students So Apprehensive About Writing?

Title

Why are Students So Apprehensive About Writing?

Author

Justin Rush

Date

May 31, 2012

Type

Text; Image; StillImage

Identifier

aes/14

Language

eng

Keywords

aversion

writing

K-12

Abstract

The research project explores the underlying experiences and causes behind the aversion many K-12 students hold toward writing. Consisting of a questionnaire, individual interviews, and a focus group, the study delves into students’ feelings and attitudes toward writing— allowing their voices to be heard, in the hopes of improving future writing instruction in schools. With the exorbitant amounts spent on writing remediation constantly climbing, student apprehension toward writing is a problem that must be addressed. This study seeks answers to this problem from the people who should know the most about it—the students.

Description

This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2012 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth).

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Bibliographic Citation

Rush, J. (2012, May). Why are students so apprehensive about writing?. Poster session presented at the Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase, Monmouth, OR.

Faculty Sponsor

Holly Eckles