scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Focused Instruction of Formulaic Sequences in Augmenting L2 Learners’ Academic Writing Skills: A Quantitative Research Study

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lina AlHassan
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Formulaic Sequences ◽  
L2 Learners

scholarly journals Formulaic Sequence Acquisition in Academic Writing: Examining Different Interventions

2019 ◽  
Vol 2018 (1) ◽  
pp. 241
Author(s):  
Lewis Murray
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
Writing Studies ◽  
Formulaic Sequences ◽  
Japanese University ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
L2 Learners ◽  
Formulaic Sequence ◽  
The Difference

For L2 learners, successful acquisition of formulaic sequences (FSs) is recognised as being valuable for academic writing. Studies suggest that cued output exercises requiring an evaluation effort may prove beneficial. The aim of this study was to examine the value of such exercises. Four classes in a Japanese university EAP programme were each assigned a different intervention over a 4-week period. Each intervention required a different degree of involvement with selected target FSs. Writing samples collected from participants before the intervention established no significant difference in target FS use between the groups. Postintervention data, drawn from the difference in individual participant’s pre- and posttest target FS use, revealed significantly increased use only from the group assigned exercises requiring the greatest involvement, suggesting that such exercises may be important for acquisition. These findings are discussed in relation to other studies concerning cued output and evaluation effort. 第二言語学習者のアカデミック・ライティング学習には、定型表現の習得が有益とされる。判断負荷のかかる手がかり提示型課題の効果を示唆した研究もある。そこで本研究は、そうした練習課題の有効性を検証するため、日本の大学のEAPコースで4週間にわたり、4つの通常授業クラスで各々異なる介入活動を行なった。各介入は、特定の定型表現に対し異なる度合いの関与を必用とした。介入前の授業参加者によるライティング・サンプルにおいては、グループ間の有意差は認められなかったが、介入後のデータでは、一つのグループでのみ、定型表現の使用に大幅な増加が認められた。ここからは、このグループの参加者が行なった練習問題に、より多くの判断作業量が含まれていたことが、定型表現の習得のために重要であった、という可能性が示唆される。こうした調査結果について、手がかり提示型課題と判断作業の問題を扱った他の研究との関係から、考察を行なった。

scholarly journals Writing a manuscript for publication: An action research study with allied health practitioners

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Desley Harvey ◽  
Ruth Barker ◽  
Elizabeth Tynan
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Lead Author ◽  
Primary Role ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Action Research Study

Introduction: Writing a manuscript for publication is a challenge for those health practitioners whose primary role is to provide clinical services. The aim of this study was to increase the capacity of allied health practitioners who are employed in a clinical setting to submit manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.Methods: An action research study design was used to develop a “Writing for Publication” program for nine allied health practitioners who had not previously published a manuscript as lead author. Between May and November 2018, at a regional public hospital service, three 90-minute writing workshops were offered, which included manuscript plan and preparation guide, academic writing instruction, peer review and mentoring by experienced researchers. Data were collected using participant pre- and post-program surveys, post-workshop focus groups and facilitator reflections.Results: All participants reported that their writing skills had improved. Enablers to completing a manuscript for publication included structured preparation, mentoring, training in academic writing skills, protected writing time and external accountability. Challenges included not knowing where or how to start, competing priorities and distractions within and outside of work hours, inadequate academic writing skills and loss of momentum. Two participants submitted their manuscripts for publication by the end of the study and a further manuscript was submitted by the time of writing.Conclusions: Strategies to ensure publication of allied health practitioner research findings need to be integrated into project planning and monitoring processes embedded within a well-supported health service-wide research culture.

scholarly journals THE CHALLENGES OF DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE WRITING SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES IN STUDENTS IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 455-459
Author(s):  
Ivana Trajanoska ◽  
Marija Andonova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Spring Semester ◽  
The Republic

Leonard J. Rosen defines academic writing as an “informed, logical, clear, well structured, and based on evidence” (Rosen, 2009) prose style which serves to describe, understand, and further investigate the world around us. Academic writing rests upon common standards of logic and clarity which enable writers to enter into a conversation through their writing. Developing effective writing skills for academic purposes is a crucial aspect of higher education. These skills are indispensable for the students since they affect their overall academic success, but also their life outside the university. The present paper deals with the challenges of developing effective writing skills for academic purposes in the Macedonian language in students in the Republic of North Macedonia. It presents a part of the findings of a five-year research conducted at the higher education institution University American College Skopje (UACS). The aim of the research is to explore the gap between the expected already acquired writing skills at secondary school and the writing skills for academic purposes the students should develop in higher education. The present paper presents the data obtained from the self-evaluation process conducted from spring semester 2015 until spring semester 2019. The quantitative research method was used in the research and the quantitative data obtained were analyzed, textually interpreted, and visually presented. Twenty nine point three percent of the students said that they knew how to write a short essay where they would present evidence for a point of view and 32.4% said that they are not sure how to do this. Even though writing an essay (titled “project assignment”) is a required part of the mandatory State Baccalaureate (Matura) exam since 2010 and all students had completed it in order to enroll at University, 38.3% of the students involved in the research said that they do not know how to do this.

scholarly journals Strategies for Teaching Academic Writing to Saudi L2 Learners

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Syed Sarwar Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
English Language ◽  
Second Language Learners ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
English For Academic Purposes ◽  
Writing Strategies ◽  
King Saud University ◽  
L2 Learners ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Study Participants

Of all English Language skills, writing poses the greatest challenge for students due to the demands of style, structure and vocabulary. Even if second language learners (L2 learners) can speak the language well enough for everyday activities - shopping, traveling, and so on, producing an academic write-up that is precise, accurate, objective and fully referenced is still quite a task. This study aimed to determine the academic writing strategies used in ESP classrooms. Along with this, the study determined the perceived proficiency of L2 learners in academic writing, based on their ESP test course. The study also reports the needs of L2 learners in academic writing, and how English for Academic Purposes (EAP) instructors can help to improve the writing skills of L2 learners. The study participants consisted of 60 L2 learners from various departments in King Saud University. A questionnaire was used to gather the responses of participants. The data was analyzed using SPSS 20.0 software. The results are displayed in descriptive statistics - frequencies and percentages. Inferences were made from the quantitative data, which formed the bases of discussion of the results of the study. The study found that L2 learners consider their academic writing skills to be adequate. This was reported as perceived proficiency since previous studies have reported discrepancies between the perception of teachers and students. L2 learners also revealed that they need to improve on grammar, vocabulary and punctuation as well as the use of academic writing strategies. The study revealed that majority of the respondents use strategies such as outlining and brainstorming. L2 learners performed above average when they use these writing strategies. However, L2 learners want EAP instructors to improve on core ESP topics including grammar, vocabulary and the use of writing strategies. Still, others want EAP instructors to improve on their teaching methods, as well as create an all-inclusive environment for students.

scholarly journals AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL ON ENGLISH DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-114
Author(s):  
Dewi Purnamasari ◽  
Didin Nuruddin Hidayat ◽  
Lia Kurniawati
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Text Content ◽  
Insufficient Knowledge

This study analyzed the writing skills in English descriptive text. There are five indicators in writing descriptive text: content, organisation, grammar, vocabulary, and mechanics. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the students' writing skill on descriptive text related to the five indicators of English descriptive text and investigated the difficulties in writing English descriptive text. This research study used a descriptive quantitative research design. The participants were eighth-grade students at SMPN 16 South Tangerang. The data gained from students' writing descriptive text test and analyzed by using Heaton’s theory. The result showed that: 1) 43% of students obtained scores ranging from average to good in writing content, 2) 44% of students obtained scores ranging from average to good in writing organization, 3) 37% of students obtained scores ranging from average to good in using grammar, 4) 33% of students obtained scores ranging from very good to excellent in using vocabulary, 5) 27% of students obtained scores ranging from very good to excellent in writing mechanics. Further, the study found some difficulties the students face when writing descriptive. First, students cannot develop their ideas. Second, the students have insufficient knowledge about the subject that will be described. Third, the students have difficulties in using a simple present tense.

Product Brand Loyalty and Purchase Decision

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 76-87
Author(s):  
Muhammad Naeem ◽  
Abdul Sami
Keyword(s):  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Purchase Decision ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Business World ◽  
Multiple Variables ◽  
The Relationship

The present study was an examination of the relationship between product brand loyalty and purchase decision of automotive customers. The study focused on comparative analysis of two famous brands of automobile i-e Honda City and Toyota Corolla Xli and the various effects of product brand loyalty on purchase decision of automotive customers. A cross sectional quantitative research design was employed in the research study. In today’s competitive business world, now most of the marketers and manufacturers of various brands have encountered with multiple variables through which they can not only influence the purchase decision of their customers but also secure their buying preferences. The variables that are used and relevant to this study are product brand loyalty, perceived quality, price, and purchase decision. During examination of the relationship between these variables, study investigated that there is a positive association between product brand loyalty, product perceived quality, price and purchase decision.

KETERAMPILAN MENULIS PUISI DENGAN MODEL CONCEPT SENTENCE SISWA KELAS V SDN 23 KOTA PAYAKUMBUH

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neneng Wahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Model Concept ◽  
Class V ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Poetry Writing ◽  
Physical Elements

The purpose of this study was to describe Poetry Writing Skills with the Sentence Model Concept of Class V Students of SDN 23 Kota Payakumbuh in terms of physical elements and inner elements of poetry. This type of research is quantitative research with descriptive methods. The population in this study were grade V students of SDN 23 Payakumbuh City, amounting to 22 students. In collecting data, researchers used performance testing techniques. While in analyzing the steps of the data taken by calculating the raw score the correct answer, the score changes to a value. Data analysis starts from the analysis of each aspect. The procedure for analyzing each aspect, the first to provide an assessment of student work seen from the physical elements and inner elements of poetry. Second, the conversion of scores into values using a percentage formula. Looking for the average value of the classification test results using a scale of 10. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the average results of poetry writing skills using the Concept Sentence concept of class V SDN 23 Kota Payakumbuh model are 87 with very good qualifications, in terms of physical elements 86.25 with excellent qualifications, from the inner element is 87.5 with very good qualifications. So, the fifth grade students of SDN 23 Kota Payakumbuh were good at writing poetry using the Concept Sentence model.Keywords: writing, poetry, and model concept sentence

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