Writing with word processor

Abstract

The present study aims to verify the hypothesis that “word processor system is a tool that could reduce EFL students` spelling mistakes”. In order to achieve the goal of the study, we opted for an experimental method, in which a dictation training program was used as a tool for collecting the necessary data. The participants were divided into two groups. The first group “the control group”; includes those who wrote using only their hands. And the second group “the experimental group”; includes those who wrote using word processors. Students’ papers have been corrected based on the original paragraphs. Based on the analysis and the discussion of the results, we were finally able to validate our hypothesis. We found that using word processors during the dictation training program, helped to reduce and change EFL students` attitudes toward spelling mistakes.