A capacity theory of writing: Working memory in composition |
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Authors: | Deborah McCutchen |
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Institution: | (1) Educational Psychology, University of Washington, 312 Miller Hall, Box 353600, 98195-3600 Seattle, Washington, USA |
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Abstract: | The review examines ways in which working memory contributes to individual and particularly to developmental differences in writing skill. It begins with a brief definition of working memory and then summarizes current debates regarding working memory and capacity theories in the field of reading. It is argued that a capacity theory of writing can provide a framework within which to consider the development of writing skill, and relevant data are discussed. Effects of capacity limitations are documented in all three component writing processes: planning, translating, and reviewing. |
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Keywords: | writing composition working memory language processing text production |
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