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Direct linkChen, Yu-Hua; Baker, Paul – Applied Linguistics, 2016
In this study, we investigated criterial discourse features in L2 writing through the use of recurrent word combinations, a.k.a. lexical bundles, taking a corpus-driven and expert-judged approach by examining L2 English data across various proficiency levels from L1 Chinese learners. Proficiency was determined by a robust rating procedure which is…
Descriptors: Essays, Guidelines, Evaluators, Phrase Structure
Peer reviewedQuellmalz, Edys S.; And Others – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1982
This study investigates the construct validity of profiles of high school students' (n=92) writing competence obtained from tasks designed to be parallel on all dimensions but discourse mode (expository or narrative) and response mode (direct or indirect). (Author/PN)
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Expository Writing, Grade 12, Profiles
Peer reviewedStotsky, Sandra – College Composition and Communication, 1983
Offers a framework for analyzing lexical cohesion in academic discourse based on a previous model for analysis of conversational and literary discourse. Discusses the implications of this new framework for teaching expository reading/writing and for research. (HTH)
Descriptors: Academic Discourse, Cohesion (Written Composition), Discourse Analysis, Expository Writing
Peer reviewedGolden, Joanne; And Others – Discourse Processes, 1988
Investigates eighth-graders' summarizations of a scientific article used in their science class. Presents an analytic coding system developed to describe and detail structural and semantic strengths and weaknesses of students' expository summary essays. (SR)
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Essays, Expository Writing, Grade 8
Peer reviewedKegley, Pamela H. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1986
To determine the reliability of evaluation decisions about student writing competency across modes of discourse, a large sample of students was randomly assigned a writing task in one of four modes of discourse. Results provide evidence that mode of discourse must be considered when judging the adequacy of student writing. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Descriptive Writing, Discourse Analysis, Discourse Modes
Enkvist, Nils Erik, Ed. – 1985
A selection of the papers from a symposium on the application of linguistic concepts to teaching composition are contained in this document. The papers and authors are as follows: "Introduction: Coherence, Composition, and Text Linguistics" (Nils Erik Enkvist); "TUAP and the Teaching of Writing in Sweden" (Lennart Bjork): "Discourse-Level…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Coherence, Cohesion (Written Composition), Discourse Analysis
Peer reviewedSchultz, Lucille M.; Laine, Chester H. – Journal of Teaching Writing, 1986
Presents an experimental primary trait rubric designed to assess a writer's support for an argument, and structured as an eleven-cell grid on which a rater can plot a student's score. Describes the grid, and its use in a study of 1,892 eleventh-grade essays. Also describes ways to use the grid to teach invention and arrangement. (JG)
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, English Instruction, Evaluation Methods, Expository Writing
Michell, Lynn – CORE, 1979
A cognitive-based system of analysis of spoken discourse was designed to provide details about the way pupils think and talk about issues arising from prose material. Written and spoken responses were analyzed to examine the effects of intellectual ability, differences in the stimulus passage, and prior small group discussion. (Note: Page…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Adolescents, Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking
