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ERIC Number: EJ530851
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0023-8333
The Case against Grammar Correction in L2 Writing Classes.
Truscott, John
Language Learning, v46 n2 p327-69 Jun 1996
Argues that grammar correction in second-language writing classes should be abandoned because it is ineffective, harmful, and unhelpful in any interesting sense for theoretical and practical reasons. The article also considers and rejects a number of arguments previously offered in favor of grammar correction. (122 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Error Correction, Grammar, Language Processing, Learning Strategies, Linguistic Theory, Revision (Written Composition), Second Language Learning, Student Motivation, Teacher Role, Teacher Student Relationship, Writing (Composition), Writing Apprehension, Writing Instruction
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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