Linguistic Characteristics of ESL Writing in Task-based E-mail Activities.

Li, Yili

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ERIC Number: EJ605115

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Linguistic Characteristics of ESL Writing in Task-based E-mail Activities.

Li, Yili

System, v28 n2 p229-45 Jun 2000

Investigated the efficacy of integrating task-based e-mail activities into a process-oriented English-as-Second-Language (ESL) writing class. Particular focus was on the linguistic characteristics of 132 pieces of e-mail writing by ESL students in tasks that differed in terms of purpose, audience interaction, and task structure. Computerized text analysis was used to ensure internal consistency. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: Computational Linguistics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Electronic Mail, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Task Analysis, Writing Evaluation, Writing Processes, Writing Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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