from one idea to another. 14. I will be able to manage my time effectively to finish this 1 2 3 4 5 paper during this class period. 15. It will be hard for me to concentrate on my writing if there are 1 2 3 4 5 many distractions around me. 16. I will be able to find someone to give me ideas about how to 1 2 3 4 5 make my paper better. Appendix B Revised Self-efficacy for Writing Scale Persuasive Writing Directions: Read the essay prompts below and choose the one you would prefer to write about. Answer the following questions based on how you feel about your writing on this topic. Is it better to do a staycation (i.e., vacation at home with day trips) or go away for a vacation? OR Should people your age be allowed to talk on their cell phones while driving? agree or Maybe Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Strongly disagree 1. I will be able to start writing this essay without any 1 2 3 4 5 difficulty. 2. Even if I like this topic, I will still be able to write a 1 2 3 4 5 don’t good essay about it.
from one idea to another. 14. I will be able to manage my time effectively to finish this paper during this class period. 1 2 3 4 5 15. It will be hard for me to concentrate on my writing if there are many distractions around me. 1 2 3 4 5 16. I will be able to find someone to give me ideas about how to make my paper better. 1 2 3 4 5 Appendix B Revised Self-efficacy for Writing Scale Persuasive Writing Directions: Read the essay prompts below and choose the one you would prefer to write about. Answer the following questions based on how you feel about your writing on this topic. Is it better to do a staycation (i.e., vacation at home with day trips) or go away for a vacation? OR Should people your age be allowed to talk on their cell phones while driving? Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral or Maybe Agree Strongly agree 1. I will be able to start writing this essay without any difficulty. 1 2 3 4 5 2. Even if I don’t like this topic, I will still be able to write a good essay about it. 1 2 3 4 5