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Solving the problem of writing

D Ferguson

    Nurse Education Today
    |April 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study suggests teaching students a problem-solving approach to improve their written work. This method utilizes transferable skills for planning and organizing essays and reports effectively.

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    Area of Science:

    • Educational Psychology
    • Cognitive Science

    Background:

    • Students often struggle with written assignments, indicating a need for enhanced study skills.
    • Existing study skills packages focus on planning and organization, but may lack detailed guidance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore student difficulties in written work.
    • To promote a problem-solving approach for academic writing.

    Main Methods:

    • Analyzing cognitive processes and skills essential for writing, such as language and memory.
    • Applying a problem-solving framework to macro (entire project) and micro (section/paragraph) levels of written work.
    • Utilizing a mnemonic device to support the problem-solving approach.

    Main Results:

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  • Identified specific cognitive skills required for effective writing.
  • Demonstrated the applicability of a problem-solving strategy to academic tasks.
  • Showcased how a mnemonic can aid students in applying this approach.
  • Conclusions:

    • A structured problem-solving approach can effectively address student challenges in written assignments.
    • Teaching transferable problem-solving skills enhances academic writing capabilities.
    • This approach offers a systematic method for planning and organizing written work at multiple levels.