From novice to expert: Implications of language skills and writing-relevant knowledge for memory during the development of writing skill

Journal of Writing Research

Volumn 3, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 51-68

  McCutchen, Deborah ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON   (United States)

Author keywords

Composition; Development; Working memory; Writing

Indexed keywords

EID: 84863804093     PISSN: 20301006     EISSN: 22943307     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.17239/jowr-2011.03.01.3     Document Type: Article

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