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Phase Transitions in Development of Writing Fluency from a Complex Dynamic Systems Perspective
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Baba, Kyoko; Nitta, Ryo – Language Learning, 2014
This study explored patterns in L2 writing development by focusing on one of the linguistic features of texts (fluency) from a complex dynamic systems perspective. It investigated whether two English-as-a-foreign-language university students would experience discontinuous change (phase transition) in their writing fluency through repetition of a…
Descriptors: Writing (Composition), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Text Structure
On the Temporal Nature of Planning in L1 and L2 Composing
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Manchon, Rosa M.; de Larios, Julio Roca – Language Learning, 2007
In this article we report on a study in which verbal protocol data were used to explore English as a foreign language writers' planning behavior while engaged in academic writing tasks. The analysis was approached from a temporal perspective (i.e., time spent on planning operations) in relation to three independent variables: (a) the participants'…
Descriptors: Writing (Composition), Second Languages, Time Perspective, English (Second Language)
The LS Graph: A Methodology for Visualizing Writing Revision.
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Lindgren, Eva; Sullivan, Kirk P. H. – Language Learning, 2002
Computer keystroke-logging programs, which record all keystrokes and mouse actions, facilitate the collection of quantitative data about text creation during writing revision. Presents the LS graph, a novel way of graphically representing and summarizing the quantitative data collected when keystroke logging. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Research Methodology, Revision (Written Composition), Second Language Instruction
Language Proficiency, Writing Ability, and Composing Strategies: A Study of ESL College Student Writers.
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Raimes, Ann – Language Learning, 1987
Examines the writing strategies of English-as-a-second-language (ESL) student writers at different levels of ESL instruction. Results indicate that native and non-native writers had many strategies in common, but ESL learners were less inhibited by attempts to correct their work. Little correlation was found among English proficiency, writing…
Descriptors: College Students, English (Second Language), Higher Education, Language Proficiency
Explanatory Variables for EFL Students' Expository Writing.
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Sasaki, Miyuki; Hirose, Keiko – Language Learning, 1996
Investigates factors influencing Japanese university students' expository writing in English. Quantitative analysis revealed that students' second-language (L2) proficiency, first-language writing ability, and metaknowledge were significant in explaining L2 writing ability variance. An explanatory model for writing ability in English as a Foreign…
Descriptors: College Students, English (Second Language), Expository Writing, Foreign Countries
Analyzing Talk in ESL Peer Response Groups: Stances, Functions, and Content.
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Lockhart, Charles; Ng, Peggy – Language Learning, 1995
Analyzes the interaction during peer response occurring in a writing class. The article identifies four categories of reader stances--authoritative, interpretive, probing, and collaborative--and examines language functions and topics discussed during the response sessions. It is concluded that interactive peer response is beneficial to students.…
Descriptors: College Students, Comparative Analysis, Context Effect, Data Collection