The language learning strategies used by L2 English learners in the processing of corrective feedback [thesis]

Ho-yin, Tony Chan
Blogging has triggered the attention of language educationalists as it promotes authentic and interactive online communication. This study undertakes this interest and investigates the use of blogs in the development of students' writing skills. It specifically delves into the various types of corrective feedbackoffered by learners who collaborated to complete their writing tasks. The sample for the study is a group of 30 students in a Malaysian semi-urban secondary school. Most of their
more » ... tutorials were conducted online and all their writing activities were posted on their respective blogs. The data were collected from the students' weekly collaborative writing activities posted on their blogs. Preliminary findings suggest that the students were keen towards providing feedback on each other's online written drafts. They were also capable of collaborating and offering various corrective feedbacks in order to improve their written assignments.
doi:10.5353/th_b4324074 fatcat:hxvir22gq5gfpkvvcchxzxwti4