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Using Peer Review To Improve English As A Second Language College Students' Writing Scores, Mengjie Wei Jan 2022

Using Peer Review To Improve English As A Second Language College Students' Writing Scores, Mengjie Wei

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This study was conducted to examine the effectiveness of peer-review in college English as Second Language writing classes to improve ESL students’ writing scores. It also investigated a statistically significant difference in college ESL students’ writing scores between those who use the self-check list and peer review worksheet and those who only use the self-check list in writing paragraphs and essays. More specifically, this study was conducted to determine the influence of different areas on students’ English writing scores, i.e., format/content/structure, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling. In addition, this study explored students’ attitudes and opinions on peer-review in writing class.

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