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Publishing may be a motivating force for writers, including hesitant writers.
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An expanded audience provides writers with a profound sense of an authentic writing experience.
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Publication and presentation provide a shift from a teacher-driven to an audience-driven and a product driven writing experience.
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Current technology contributes significantly to the publication and presentation phase of the writing process.
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Desktop publishing and presentation software fall under the umbrella of multimedia composing.
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Students may integrate many forms of imported or personally created graphics into specially designed text layouts when using desktop publishing software.
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Graphics available in desktop publishing facilitate communication development in students with language difficulties.
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While word processors contain some functions available on desktop publishing software, they still function best within their original capacity -- composing and editing text.
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Research on the outcomes of using desktop publishing shows that students increase the length of their documents (Dauite & Morse, 1994).
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Examples of Desktop publishing software include: "The Amazing Writing Machine" and "Printshop."
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Presentation applications help students create word and picture sequences that enhance presentation of information.
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Presentation software such as "Powerpoint" may be used to facilitate delivery of material from one person to a group of individuals.
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Hypermedia creates stacks of links that allow the audience to connect to audio, video, text, and graphic based information.
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Maps developed from hypermedia stacks help students and their audience maintain their intended focus.
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Establishing project standards, determining project criteria, and pre-planning help students become successful in using hypermedia.
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E-mail helps students develop communication skills through online conversations with immediate feedback.
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Keypals, analogous to penpals, may be used in conjunction with writing instruction to improve communication and ultimately writing skills of hesitant writers.
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