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Pen-and-paper versus computer-mediated writing modality as a new dimension of task complexity
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[eng] In this paper we make a proposal that writing modality (pen-and-paper versus computer-based writing can be conceptualized as a cognitive task complexity factor. To lay ground for this theoretical proposal, we first review previous adaptations of cognitive task-based models to second language (L2) writing. We then compare pen-and-paper and computer-based writing modalities in terms of their general characteristics, outline the main tenets of multidisciplinary theoretical models which attribute learning and performance-related importance to writing modality, and review the available empirical evidence. From this we draw theoretical and empirical justification for our conceptualization of writing modality as a task complexity dimension. After outlining our conceptual view, we proceed with the review of the methods which could be used to independently assess cognitive load in paper and computer-written L2 tasks. In the conclusion, implications and suggestions for future research are provided.
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VASYLETS, Olena and MARÍN, Javier. Pen-and-paper versus computer-mediated writing modality as a new dimension of task complexity. Languages. 2022. Vol. 7, num. 3: 195, pags. 1-17. ISSN 2226-471X. [consulted: 9 of August of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/194402