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Koji Osawa – RELC Journal: A Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 2024
With the recent rapid technological advance, second language (L2) educators have increasingly incorporated technologies into writing pedagogy. Two of the major technologies to promote L2 writing are e-portfolios and automated written corrective feedback (AWCF). Notably, feedback-rich portfolios facilitate L2 learners' self-regulation and writing…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Software, Writing Instruction, Writing Evaluation
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Hajeid, Mohammad Rajab – English Language Teaching, 2018
This paper tries to shed light on the use and endeavors teachers bear in correcting students writing papers without achieving good results to improve their writing. This theoretical research or reflection of this paper attempts to explore the reasons why some teachers sometimes feel that their teaching of writing is worthless since they spend a…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Writing Instruction
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Gamon, Michael; Leacock, Claudia; Brockett, Chris; Dolan, William B.; Gao, Jianfeng; Belenko, Dmitriy; Klementiev, Alexandre – CALICO Journal, 2009
In this paper we present a system for automatic correction of errors made by learners of English. The system has two novel aspects. First, machine-learned classifiers trained on large amounts of native data and a very large language model are combined to optimize the precision of suggested corrections. Second, the user can access real-life web…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Error Correction, Second Language Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Liou, Hsien-Chin – CALICO Journal, 1991
A computer grammar checker is described that evolved from a sample of errors and resulting in a taxonomy of 14 main and 93 subtypes. Using a 1,402-word stem electronic dictionary, an augmented transition network parser, and a set of disambiguating rules, the checker provides feedback for 7 types of errors. (12 references) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Dictionaries, English, English (Second Language)
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Clanton, Gordon – Thought & Action, 1997
A college teacher describes his approach to student subject-area writing, which includes assignment of several short papers to be written according to carefully prescribed guidelines (appended to the article), clear grading criteria, high expectations, availability for individual conferences, rewards for improvement, encouragement of writing for…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Assignments, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques
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Yang, Jie Chi; Akahori, Kanji – CALICO Journal, 1998
Describes development and evaluation of an error analysis procedure for a computer-assisted language learning program using natural language processing techniques. The program can be used for learning passive voice in Japanese on any World Wide Web browser. The program enables learners to type sentences freely, detects errors, and displays…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Error Analysis (Language)