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Mogey, Nora, Cowan, John, Paterson, Jessie and Purcell, Mike (2012) Students’ choices between typing and handwriting in examinations. Active Learning in Higher Education , 13 (2). pp. 117-128. ISSN 1469-7874
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Abstract/Description
Keyboarding is a ubiquitous skill for most UK students and most coursework essays must be word-processed. However few examinations, other than for students with disabilities, permit the use of a word-processor. It is not known how students would respond given a free choice between handwriting and word-processing in an essay examination. This study reports the findings when students were encouraged to choose between these methods of composition for an examination. Few opted to word process; the students’ reactions immediately after the examination were obtained. The demands of essay examinations as compared with assignments are identified and discussed and implications for future enquiries are considered.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Print ISSN: | 1469-7874 |
| Electronic ISSN: | 1741-2625 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Essay; examination; word processing; handwriting; computer; preparation; choice; time limit; |
| University Divisions/Research Centres: | The Business School > School of Management |
| Dewey Decimal Subjects: | 600 Technology > 600 Technology > 607 Education, research & related topics |
| Library of Congress Subjects: | L Education > LA History of education |
| Item ID: | 5611 |
| Depositing User: | Prof John Cowan |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Sep 2012 14:30 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Nov 2012 14:41 |
| URI: | http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5611 |
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