From: Validity of score interpretations on an online English placement writing test
Category | Higher-level | Lower-level | Sample comment | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Positive | Benefits in composing processes | 5 (9.26%) | 5 (9.80%) | I have more idea. It is easier organize the essay on the screen. |
Convenience in writing | 26 (48.15%) | 19 (37.25%) | It’s more easier for me to check mistakes. I can more easily change when I make mistakes. | |
Familiarity with CBW | 6 (11.11%) | 8 (15.69 %) | Nowadays, people use computer to write essay or mail more and more often. It is more comfortable when I write on a computer | |
Keyboard typing-related reasons | 13 (24.07%) | 17 (33.33%) | It easier to write fast. it is more neat as my handwriting is very messy. | |
Others | 4 (7.41%) | 2 (3.92%) | Computers provide the writer with a more clean & clear user interface. This is what I prefer and what I think there is no certain reason | |
Subtotal | 54 (100%) | 51 (100%) | Â | |
Negative | Typing-related issues | 3 (50%) | 1 (14.29%) | Because I am not good at typing, so actually I don't like writing on the computer. |
Unfamiliarity with CBW | 3 (50%) | 5 (71.43%) | Taking writing test has to be on papers because we learned how to write in papers. | |
Eye fatigue | 0 (0%) | 1 (14.29%) | Because I am not good at typing, so actually I don't like writing on the computer. | |
Subtotal | 6 (100%) | 7 (100%) | Â |