scholarly journals The construction of authorial voice in writing research articles: A corpus-based study from an APPRAISAL theory perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-75
Author(s):  
Weiyu Zhang ◽  
Yin Ling Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Second Language Writing ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Appraisal Theory ◽  
Writing Research ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Language Writing ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Published Research ◽  
Authorial Voice ◽  
One Way Anova

This study explores voice from an APPRAISAL theory perspective. It aims to investigate how published research writers deploy ATTITUDE and GRADUATION resources to review existing literature in the field. The study is based on a corpus of literature reviews (LRs) from 204 research articles (RAs) in computer networks and communications (CNC) and second language writing (SLW). Findings show that 1) writers demonstrate a strong preference to express their attitude through APPRECIATION rather than AFFECT and JUDGEMENT resources; 2) more FORCE than FOCUS resources are used to upgrade attitudinal meanings realized through ATTITUDE resources or to evoke APPRECIATION; and 3) one-way ANOVA and post hoc tests have detected significant differences in the use of AFFECT and JUDGEMENT resources and in two sub-categories of FORCE and FOCUS resources. The study contributes to new knowledge by relating ATTITUDE and GRADUATION resources to the construction of voice in the disciplines of CNC and SLW.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Application of Writing Strategies in Writing Instruction

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 355
Author(s):  
Chenrong Han
Keyword(s):  
Writing Instruction ◽  
Second Language Writing ◽  
Writing Strategies ◽  
Sociocultural Perspective ◽  
Strategy Research ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Writing Research ◽  
Writing Strategy ◽  
English Majors ◽  
Language Writing

Research on writing strategies has been a well-established field in second language writing research and the application of writing strategies in pedagogy has been widely acknowledged to effectively improve the process and product of English composition. This article explores how English as a foreign language learner’s writing strategy use within both traditional cognitive views and sociocultural perspective. While ESL composition research actively investigates writing strategies on English majors in university, less attention has been directed to non-English majors and their composing situations differ from those of English majors. This article attempts to begin to fill this gap. The findings from this study are concluded about the specific solutions that can be practiced in writing instruction and suggest future directions of writing strategy research.

scholarly journals Book Reviews

2006 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Ellen Pilon ◽  
Sandee Thompson ◽  
Deborah Yeager-Woodhouse
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Knowledge Construction ◽  
Second Language Writing ◽  
Teaching Reading ◽  
Conceptual Base ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
Research Perspectives ◽  
Writing Research ◽  
Language Writing

Reviews of: 'Dimensions of Literacy: A Conceptual Base for Teaching Reading and Writing in School Settngs,' (2nd ed.) by Stephen B. Kucer; 'Language Learning: A Lifelong Process,' by Joseph Foley and Linda Thompson; 'Second Language Writing Research: Perspectives on the Process of Knowledge Construction,' edited by Paul Kei Matsuda and Tony Silva.

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