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Title:
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EFL GRADUATE STUDENTS ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE USE OF THE ONLINE AUTOMATED ESSAY SCORING SOFTWARE |
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Author(s):
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Yuehchiu Fang, Huifen Lin, Li-feng Lee |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8939-38-0 |
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Editors:
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Miguel Baptista Nunes and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2011 |
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Edition:
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Volume I |
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Keywords:
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Computer-mediated feedback; computer-assisted writing instruction; learner autonomy; EFL context |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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204 |
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Last Page:
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210 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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With the advancement of technologies in recent years, computers are playing an increasingly critical role in second and foreign language learning and teaching, especially in the area of writing instruction. This study aims to investigate the learners attitudes toward the use of an online automated essay scoring software in EFL writing classes. Sixty-one graduate students divided into two classes in a Taiwanese college were offered a computer-assisted writing program, MyAccess. After statistical analysis of a survey questionnaire completed by these 61 graduate students, the results demonstrated that the majority of the learners held positive attitudes toward the use of MyAccess, particularly favored the function as a writing tool. In addition, a further finding from the multiple choice question in the survey showed that all of the learners experienced the positive effects on using the computer-mediated feedback for the revision of their essays. The discussion suggests that adopting the computer-assisted writing instruction as well as developing learner autonomy in the computer-assisted writing classroom be promoted in an EFL context. |
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