Book review: Spelling and Writing Words: Theoretical and Methodological Advances

Authors

  • Mariana G. Cunha University of Porto
  • Rui A. Alves University of Porto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17239/jowr-2022.14.02.06

Keywords:

spelling, wordproduction, cognitive processes, bilingual spelling, handwriting

Abstract

The book Spelling and Writing Words: Theoretical and Methodological Advances, edited by Cyril Perret and Thierry Olive (2019), is an insightful and thorough state-of-the art of the research on written word production and spelling. The works included in this volume are based on the premise that investigating cognitive processes extends our understanding of lexical writing skill. For this purpose, the editors have brought together various researchers that explore many aspects of written word production, so as to provide the reader with updated and in-depth insights on this topic.

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Published

2022-10-19

How to Cite

Cunha, M. G., & Alves, R. A. (2022). Book review: Spelling and Writing Words: Theoretical and Methodological Advances. Journal of Writing Research, 14(2), 293–304. https://doi.org/10.17239/jowr-2022.14.02.06

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