TY  - BOOK
AU  - Meyer, James A.
TI  - Students' perceptions of the value of a self-study writing assignment
PY  - 2007///
KW  - Academic writing
KW  - Homework
KW  - Study skills
N1  - Psychology
N2  - The purpose of this study was to examine students' perceptions of a self-study assignment, a requirement for a life-span human development course. A survey assessing attitudes regarding the value of the writing assignment was completed by 278 students. Results suggested that students had an overall positive evaluation of the assignment. The majority of students indicated that the assignment increased their self understanding, understanding of course concepts, and their ability to apply those concepts. Students believed the assignment made the course more meaningful
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