Search for dissertations about: "writing ability"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 47 swedish dissertations containing the words writing ability.

  2. 1. Writing and revising : Didactic and Methodological Implications of Keystroke Logging

    Author : Eva Lindgren; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; English language; writing; revision; keystroke logging; GIS; stimulated recall; precontextual revision; writing development; Peer-based intervention; language awareness; noticing; EFL; L1 Swedish; reflection; Engelska; English language; Engelska språket; engelska; English;

    Abstract : Keystroke logging records keyboard activity during writing. Time and position of all keystrokes are stored in a log file, which facilitates detailed analysis of all pauses, revisions and movements undertaken during writing. READ MORE

  4. 2. Aphasia and the Challenge of Writing

    Author : Ingrid Behrns; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Aphasia; writing ability; writing process; text writing; narrative; spoken language; discourse; revision; key-stroke logging; single-subject design; training; computerised writing aid;

    Abstract : Background Writing difficulties are usually one of the integral symptoms of persons with aphasia. Earlier research based on studies of the spelling of single words has yielded interesting results. This work includes analyses of texts and text production. READ MORE

  5. 3. Grammatical correctness and communicative ability : a performance analysis of the written and spoken English of Swedish learners

    Author : Inger Bergström; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; grammatical correctness; communicative ability; performance analysis; written and spoken English; classroom instruction; low-achievers; language learning; interlanguage; compensatory strategies; errors; verb phrase; parameters; systematicity; variability; writing proficiency; speech proficiency; elicitation test;

    Abstract : Written and oral material produced by a group of low-achieving learners of English from the 2-year lines of the Swedish upper secondary school was analysed from the perspective of grammatical correctness and communicative ability. The grammatical analysis focussed on the verb phrase and tests included both free production in speech and writing and elicitation tests. READ MORE

  6. 4. Changes in writing processes caused by post-stroke aphasia or low-grade glioma

    Author : Charlotte Johansson-Malmeling; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; aphasia; writing; writing process; spelling; keystroke logging; low-grade glioma;

    Abstract : Background: Writing is a cognitively and linguistically complex task, therefore sensitive to impairment caused by the presence and surgical removal of low-grade glioma or presence of post-stroke aphasia. Purposes: The overall aim of the thesis was to investigate the changes in writing processes, text characteristics and spelling caused by post-stroke aphasia or low-grade glioma. READ MORE

  7. 5. Language ability in patients with low-grade glioma - detecting signs of subtle dysfunction

    Author : Malin Antonsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Low-grade glioma; language ability; high-level language; tumour surgery; brain tumour; writing; keystroke logging;

    Abstract : Background: Low-grade glioma (LGG) is a slow-growing brain tumour often situated in or near areas involved in language and/or cognitive functions. Consequently, there is a risk that patients develop language impairments due to tumour growth or surgical resection. READ MORE