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Title:
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EFL STUDENTS PERCEPTIONS OF WEB-BASED AUTOMATED WRITING ASSESSMENT |
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Author(s):
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Huifen Lin, Yuehchiu Fang |
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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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EFL. Writing, Automated writing assessment |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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150 |
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Last Page:
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156 |
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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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Research in ESL/EFL writing domain has well documented the importance of process writing on learners development of writing competence in the target language. Although this claim is well recognized, a major obstacle faced by most language educators has been the enormous workload that this process has put on them. This paper aims to report the findings of using CriterionSM an on-line automatic writing assessment in an EFL writing class. The author will first illustrate a process-oriented writing approach she utilized in the class via integrating computer-mediated communication technology, which is to be followed by an in-depth description of CriterionSM- its application, evaluation criteria and perceived advantages and limitations. Questionnaires conducted at the end of the course to evaluate the introduction of CriterionSM into the writing class from students perspectives will be discussed. Recommendations of adopting automatic writing assessment in EFL writing classrooms will also be made to conclude the paper. |
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