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The Effects of a Word Prediction Program on the Number of Words Written by a Learner with Disabilities

Ressa, Theodoto Wafula
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2061-2368
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1261084854

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2010, Master of Arts, Ohio State University, ED Physical Activities and Educational Services.
The research investigated the effect of word prediction program on quantity of writing of a tenth grade student who was experiencing writing problems. The A-B-A-B design was used with each session divided into two parts- copying text and descriptive writing. The word processor was used in the baseline sessions and word processor with word prediction in the treatment sessions. Evaluation was done by counting total typed words (TTW) and total spelling errors (TE). The typing rate across sessions across different tasks was also compared. The participant’s TTW and TE in copying text insignificantly varied across sessions across different tasks. In descriptive writing, the participant’s TTW decreased during treatment, however spelling errors insignificantly varied. The participant also noted the benefits of word prediction program; however, its use is limited because of the need of training learners and teachers, and adapting it to participants’ needs, and availing it when needed.
Joe Wheaton, PhD (Advisor)
Ralph Gardner, PhD (Committee Co-Chair)
Jennifer Cullen, MA (Other)
121 p.
word prediction; total typed words; total typed errors

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  • Ressa, T. W. (2010). The Effects of a Word Prediction Program on the Number of Words Written by a Learner with Disabilities [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1261084854

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Ressa, Theodoto. The Effects of a Word Prediction Program on the Number of Words Written by a Learner with Disabilities. 2010. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1261084854.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Ressa, Theodoto. "The Effects of a Word Prediction Program on the Number of Words Written by a Learner with Disabilities." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1261084854

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