Writing, Psychology of

Translation of Thought to Written Text While Composing

Advancing Theory, Knowledge, Research Methods, Tools, and Applications

Translation of Thought to Written Text While Composing
  • Edited by Michel Fayol, M. Denis Alamargot and Virginia Berninger.

Published February 2012

Translation of cognitive representations into written language is one of the most important processes in writing. This volume provides a long-awaited updated overview of the field. The contributors discuss each of the commonly used research methods for studying translation; theorize about the…
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Writing

A Mosaic of New Perspectives

Writing
  • Edited by Elena L. Grigorenko, Elisa Mambrino and David D. Preiss.

Published January 2012

This book captures the diversity and richness of writing as it relates to different forms of abilities, skills, competencies, and expertise. Psychologists, educators, researchers, and practitioners in neighboring areas are interested in exploring how writing develops and in what manner this…
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Past, Present, and Future Contributions of Cognitive Writing Research to Cognitive Psychology

Past, Present, and Future Contributions of Cognitive Writing Research to Cognitive Psychology
  • Edited by Virginia Wise Berninger.

Published October 2011

This volume tells the story of research on the cognitive processes of writing—from the perspectives of the early pioneers, the contemporary contributors, and visions of the future for the field. Writing processes yield important insights into human cognition, and is increasingly becoming a…
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Adult Learning Disorders

Contemporary Issues

Adult Learning Disorders
  • Edited by Lorraine E. Wolf, Hope E. Schreiber and Jeanette Wasserstein.

Published May 2008

Recent advances in neuroimaging and genetics technologies have enhanced our understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders in adults. The authors in this volume not only discuss such advances as they apply to adults with learning disorders, but also address their translation into clinical practice.…
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Cracking the Orthographic Code

A Special Issue of Language and Cognitive Processes

Cracking the Orthographic Code
  • Edited by Jonathan Grainger.

Published January 2008

In languages that use alphabetical orthographies a printed word is first and foremost a string of letters. Skilled readers rapidly and accurately associate such letter strings with the appropriate sounds and meanings. This special issue presents cutting edge research investigating the mechanisms…
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Dysgraphia: Cognitive Processes, Remediation, and Neural Substrates

A Special Issue of Aphasiology

Dysgraphia: Cognitive Processes, Remediation, and Neural Substrates
  • Edited by Pelagie Beeson, and Brenda Rapp.

Published July 2003

Written language permeates virtually every aspect of modern society and literacy plays a central role in determining the economic and personal success of the individual. However, while the importance of written language comprehension (reading) is generally acknowledged, the significance of written…
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