Cognitive processes/subprocesses

(Codes)

Working definitions of cognitive

processes/subprocesses

Examples

Monitoring

(M)

M-1

Participants check the mechanical accuracy of the text produced (e.g., spelling, syntax).

“I went to read the instructions again to make sure I wasn’t deviating from the topic.”

M-2

Participants check higher-level aspects of text quality such as argument and coherence.

“I sometimes look back to check whether there is any grammar problem or whether the collection is right.”

Revising

(R)

Participants make a revision of their writings.

“I changed the structure of the sentence in the middle of the second paragraph.”

“I found a mistake of grammar, and then revised it.”