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Perkins, Kyle – 1982
A formula for assessing style is described and applied to compositions written by adult students of English as a second language. Style is defined as the total effect of what is done by a writer in the composing process, including choice of words, organization, and sentence and paragraph strategies. Earlier attempts to quantify style are reviewed.…
Descriptors: Adults, English (Second Language), Evaluation Methods, Grammar
