The present study aims to investigate the interplays among students' writing self-efficacy, students' research literacy, teachers' immediacy, and teachers' clarity in facilitating the writing enjoyment of EFL postgraduate students in Indonesia. This quantitative research was designed by using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling…

The aim of this research was to examine the effectiveness of video feedback in improving the quality of writing components and writing skills using flipped in online class and traditional teaching. The method used in this research was a quasi-experiment by dividing participants into two experimental groups, namely the group that received video…

This study explores ChatGPT affordances, students' use of prompts, and their perceptions of using the tool in EFL writing. With screen capture technology to observe students' interactions with ChatGPT during writing process and semi-structured interviews, the data were analysed using a collaborative reflective thematic analysis. The results…

Current research on the academic writing performance of EFL students has identified a number of robust factors. These factors include self-efficacy, metacognition, and a growth mindset. In the area of academic writing performance, however, there is a paucity of research combining these factors into a single study. In light of this, the purpose of…

This study aims to explore the students' experience with ChatGPT in providing scaffolding for writing essays. It also discloses students' appraisals of utilising ChatGPT. Drawing upon data from semi-structured interviews, this study involved 12 students learning English as a Foreign Language who utilised ChatGPT in academic writing classes. The…

The beginning of 2020 witnessed the dramatic spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected 210 countries, including Indonesia, by April 8. Amidst the mounting concerns and the lack of an immediate cure, Indonesia initiated Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB), which had a profound effect on students. This research examines the positive…

In higher education, developing strong writing skills is crucial for students' academic and career success. Unfortunately, this important aspect of education has been somewhat neglected in the context of Maluku province. Therefore, this study, serves the crucial purpose of shedding light on the multifaceted factors that underpin the deficiencies…

Writing a thesis is often an obstacle for final semester students. A myriad of problems become the reason for every student for not being on time to complete a thesis. This study aims to determine the contribution of mini research projects in supporting thesis writing and the usefulness of mini research projects. This action research was carried…

Concerning the sophisticated, contextual, and valid development of language learning assessment in EFL writing fields, it is highly recommended for EFL teachers to advance their learners' writing skills progression under the supervision of self-assessment. It has been a widespread belief by previous researchers that the continual utilization of…

As the integration of digital technologies continues to shape academic landscapes, assessing digital literacy in the context of academic writing becomes paramount. Several instruments and frameworks are available for measuring digital literacy and examining it from different perspectives; however, none are suitable for measuring the digital…

This study set out to establish if creative writing ability, the quality of language learning, exercise intensity, and methodological mastery had any effect, either individually or simultaneously, on the quality of journal articles written by undergraduate students at the State Islamic University of Purwokerto. This study was quantitative in…

Studies examining how EFL learners paraphrase hedges in scientific statements are still rare even though how learners use hedges in academic writing has been extensively investigated. This study compared paraphrasing strategies that Thai (TH) and non-Thai (NTH) EFL medical science graduate students used to paraphrase given hedges appearing in…

Dissertation introductions (DIs) have received on-going attention because they are considered to be the most challenging and difficult part of an academic text for graduate students, particularly for non-native English speakers (NNES). However, research that has investigated DIs written by native English speakers (NES) and by NNES, particularly…

The purpose of this paper is to explore if the learning of biographical writing contributes to the positive views and attitudes towards others of different groups. The paper used the Research and Development approach by designing and implementing a learning model of biographical writing. The subjects of this study were 200 seventh-grade students…

Grammar has long been a source of aggravation for anyone learning a second language, not just English language learners, but also non-native English teachers. People can now employ Grammarly to correct their grammar mistakes, owing to the sophistication of modern technology. The debate over whether teachers use Grammarly as part of their…