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Chien, Chin-Wen – Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 2022
This study explored the progress of 40 language learners in a language education program in northern Taiwan toward becoming emergent researchers. Based on the data analysis, the study had the following findings. At the outset, the majority of participants initially used the metaphors "baby" and "sponge" to describe their role…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Programs, Foreign Countries
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Hsiao, Cheng-Hua – Taiwan Journal of TESOL, 2020
MA students often find writing the discussion section of a thesis (hereafter discussion writing) a difficult task (Bitchener & Basturkmen, 2006). Thesis advisors, research writing instructors, and graduate students are able to recognize the strength and weakness of discussion writing through established levels of quality. Therefore, grading…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Masters Theses, Writing (Composition), Discussion
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Tai, Hsuan Tai – Taiwan Journal of TESOL, 2020
The use of relative pronouns is an intriguing topic for learners and teachers. The past two decades have witnessed exponential growth in research on the use of relative pronouns. However, little attention has been given to relativizer omission among nonnative speakers in writing. This research examined the distribution of zero relativizers and the…
Descriptors: Chinese, Native Language, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction