影响中国外语学习者英语写作的认知因素电子书

前言

Acknowledgements

摘要

Abstract

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Context of the Study

1.2 Purpose of the Study and Research Questions

1.3 Signifcance of the Study

Chapter 2 Theoretical Frameworks in L2 Writing Research

2.1 Theoretical Frameworks in L2 Writing Research

2.1.1 Models of Writing

2.1.2 Cummins’ Hypotheses of Language Transfer

2.1.3 Conceptions of Second Language Profciency and Writing Expertise

2.1.4 Working Memory Capacity in Writing

2.2 Review of Relevant Studies

2.2.1 Research on L1 and L2 Writing Ability and L2 Language Profciency

2.2.2 Research on the Use of Writing Strategies and L2 Writing

2.2.3 Research on Working Memory Capacity and Writing

2.3 Summary

Chapter 3 Methodologies and Materials

3.1 Participants

3.2 Instruments

3.2.1 Timed Essay Writing in L1 and L2

3.2.2 Writing Strategies Questionnaire

3.2.3 Operation Span Task for Working Memory Capacity

3.2.4 Vocabulary Size Tests

3.2.5 Timed Grammaticality Judgment Task

3.3 Data Collection Procedures

3.4 Scoring

3.4.1 Timed Essay Writing in L1 and L2

3.4.2 Use of Writing Strategies

3.4.3 Working Memory Capacity

3.4.4 Vocabulary Scores

3.4.5 Grammar Score

3.5 Variables for Statistical Analysis

3.5.1 L2 Writing Ability (EW)

3.5.2 L1 Writing Ability (CW)

3.5.3 L2 Language Knowledge (EK)

3.5.4 Genre Knowledge (GK)

3.5.5 Strategy Use (SU)

3.5.6 Working Memory Capacity (WM)

Chapter 4 Statistical Analyses of the Research Questions

4.1 Preliminary Data Analysis

4.1.1 Demographic Information of the Participants

4.1.2 Descriptive Statistics and Reliability of the Variables

4.1.3 Inter-rater Reliability

4.2 Statistical Analyses for the Research Questions

4.2.1 Research Question 1:Relationship Between Writing Ability and Working Memory Capacity

4.2.2 Research Question 2:Relationship Between L1, L2 Writing Ability and L2 Language Knowledge

4.2.3 Research Questions 3:Relationship Between L1, L2 Writing and the Use of Strategies

4.2.4 Research Question 4:Relative Importance of the Selected Variables to L2 Writing Performance

Chapter 5 Discussion and Conclusion

5.1 Discussion of the Results and Summary of the Findings

5.1.1 Research Question 1:Relationship Between Writing Ability and Working Memory Capacity

5.1.2 Research Question 2:Relationship Between L1, L2 Writing Ability and L2 Language Knowledge

5.1.3 Research Questions 3:Relationship Between L1, L2 Writing and the Use of Strategies

5.1.4 Research Question 4:Relative Importance of the Selected Variables to L2 Writing Performance

5.2 Implications

5.2.1 Implications for the Blueprint of an L2 Writer

5.2.2 Implications for L2 Writing Instruction

5.2.3 Implications for Assessment and/or Measurement

5.3 Limitations and Suggestions for Future Research

5.4 Conclusion

References

Appendices

Appendix A Essay Writing Prompts

Appendix B Questionnaires

Appendix C Operation Span Tasks for Working Memory Capacity

Appendix D Vocabulary Size Tests

Appendix E Material for Grammaticality Judgment Task

Appendix F Essay Rating Scales

Appendix G Correlations Matrix

Appendix H Approved Informed Consent Form