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Bacang, Bernadita C.; Rillo, Richard M.; Alieto, Ericson O. – Online Submission, 2019
This study investigated and analyzed the use of rhetorical appeals, and the presence of hedges, and boosters in the argumentative essays of ESL learners. It is aimed at exploring the linguistic differences between male and female writers in terms of how they put forward their claims in an argument and how they appeal to their audience. The study…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Gender Differences
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Katz, Sandra; Albacete, Patricia L. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2013
For some time, it has been clear that students who are tutored generally learn more than students who experience classroom instruction (e.g., Bloom, 1984). Much research has been devoted to identifying features of tutorial dialogue that can explain its effectiveness, so that these features can be simulated in natural-language tutoring systems. One…
Descriptors: Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Natural Language Processing, Interaction, Rhetorical Theory
Katz, Sandra; Albacete, Patricia L. – Grantee Submission, 2013
For some time, it has been clear that students who are tutored generally learn more than students who experience classroom instruction (e.g., Bloom, 1984). Much research has been devoted to identifying features of tutorial dialogue that can explain its effectiveness, so that these features can be simulated in natural-language tutoring systems. One…
Descriptors: Rhetorical Theory, Tutoring, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Secondary School Science
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Covel, Robert C. – English Journal, 2010
Covel offers a primer on logic and describes how students react when they realize what a useful resource it can be in their real lives. His article includes useful definitions of critical concepts and logical fallacies. (Contains 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Logical Thinking, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills
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Troise, Melissa – English Journal, 2007
High school teacher Melissa Troise challenges students to recognize the relationships that exist between literary theories, such as Marxism, feminism, and postcolonialism, and urges students to expand their contexts for reading texts by accessing and combining theories. Troise believes theory provides students with the potential to better…
Descriptors: Self Motivation, Learning Motivation, Rhetorical Invention, Rhetorical Theory