The Journal of Writing Assessment
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چکیده
An important area of development for second language (L2) students is learning how to share ideas with an audience through writing. Some researchers suggest that writing is a primary language skill that holds greater challenges for L2 learners than speaking, listening, or reading (Bell & Burnaby, 1984; Bialystok, 1978; Brown & Yule, 1983; Nunan, 1989; White, 1981). Writing skills are especially relevant for L2 learners involved with English for specific purposes (i.e., students primarily interested in using language in business, science, or the law) and for L2 learners who engage in standardized writing assessments used for admittance into, advancement within, and eventual graduation from academic programs.
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