Implementation of Lettersmith to improve the writing process among graduate-level public health students: Results from a pilot evaluation study.
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| Title: | Implementation of Lettersmith to improve the writing process among graduate-level public health students: Results from a pilot evaluation study. |
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| Authors: | Zamora, Astrid N. (AUTHOR), August, Ella (AUTHOR), Anderson, Olivia S. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Educational Technology Research & Development. Jun2025, Vol. 73 Issue 3, p1519-1537. 19p. |
| Subjects: | Writing processes, Educational technology, Graduate students, Public health, Metacognition, Editing software, Pilot projects, Academic discourse |
| Abstract: | This pilot study aimed to evaluate the development of writing skills among Master of Public Health (MPH) students after completing a public health writing assignment designed with a transparent framework. The assignment incorporated Lettersmith, a free educational technology tool that supports metacognition and the writing process. A secondary aim was to assess students′ perceptions of the usefulness of Lettersmith in supporting their writing process. After using Lettersmith to complete their assignments, students reported feeling more confident in their writing skills, as well as in their ability to write more concisely and express ideas clearly. Most students indicated that the assignment expectations were clear and that Lettersmith was helpful during the writing process. A transparent, designed-focused approach to writing, paired with the Lettersmith tool, may support students in becoming competent writers by enhancing their awareness of the writing process. Lettersmith can be applied to writing assignments in fields beyond public health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | This pilot study aimed to evaluate the development of writing skills among Master of Public Health (MPH) students after completing a public health writing assignment designed with a transparent framework. The assignment incorporated Lettersmith, a free educational technology tool that supports metacognition and the writing process. A secondary aim was to assess students′ perceptions of the usefulness of Lettersmith in supporting their writing process. After using Lettersmith to complete their assignments, students reported feeling more confident in their writing skills, as well as in their ability to write more concisely and express ideas clearly. Most students indicated that the assignment expectations were clear and that Lettersmith was helpful during the writing process. A transparent, designed-focused approach to writing, paired with the Lettersmith tool, may support students in becoming competent writers by enhancing their awareness of the writing process. Lettersmith can be applied to writing assignments in fields beyond public health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10421629 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11423-025-10456-3 |
