Tools Matter: Mediated Writing Activity in Alternative Digital Environments.
This study examines the experiences and perceptions of writers who composed text using “distraction-free” writing tools that stand as alternatives to standard word processing programs. The purpose of this research was to develop a clearer understanding of how digital writing tools may shape the acti...
| Publicado en: | Written Communication Vol. 35; no. 3; pp. 344 - 376 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Jul2018
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