1. Writing and working memory

3. Program
• Working memory
• Writing process
• Beginning writers vs trained writers
• Conclusion

4. Working memory

5. Writing process

6. Writing process

7. Writing process

8. Translate
…your ideas into text

9. Plan
• Content
• Tone
• What will be the next subject?
• Et cetera

10. Review
• Text and plans

11. Working memory of a trained writer

12. But…
• The working memory of a beginning writer
is mainly occupied by translating

13. Working memory of a beginning writer

14. Summary
• Three processes:
- Planning
- Translating
- Reviewing
• Beginning writer’s working memory mainly
occupied by translating

16. Writer as a juggler

17. Questions
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