"I'll Take Commas for $200": An Instructional Intervention Using Games to Help Students Master Grammar Skills. (March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bullard, Sue Burzynski; Anderson, Nancy
• Is Part Of: Journalism & mass communication educator. Volume 69:Number 1(2014:Mar.)
• Page Start: 5
• Page End: 16
• Publication Date: 2014-03
• Subjects: grammar -- games -- writing -- motivation -- journalism -- teaching; Communication -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- United States -- Periodicals; Journalism -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- United States -- Periodicals; Mass media -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- United States -- Periodicals; 070.07
• DOI: 10.1177/1077695813518778
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1077-6958

Abstract

Effective writing requires mastering grammar. For journalists, this mastery is critical because research shows poor grammar erodes media credibility. College writing instructors say students do not understand basic grammar concepts, and greater numbers of students are enrolling in remedial writing classes. This quasi-experimental mixed methods study examines whether using games to teach basic grammar skills helps college students understand and retain grammar concepts. It also examines student perceptions of learning.