ERIC Number: EJ1075899
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
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The Effect of Concept Mapping on L2 Writing Performance: Examining Possible Effects of Trait-Level Writing Anxiety
Machida, Naoko; Dalsky, David J.
English Language Teaching, v7 n9 p28-35 2014
Research on anxiety in a foreign language-learning context is well-documented; however, few studies have directly focused on anxiety occurring within writing contexts despite the fact that writing anxiety is known to affect students' learning. The present study examined the effectiveness of concept mapping considering students' writing anxiety. Participants completed writing anxiety scales and were randomly assigned to three groups before completing a writing task: concept mapping, idea listing, or an unrelated task. Results indicated that, especially for students with low trait-level writing anxiety, concept mapping positively influenced the quality of writing content. Teaching implications will be discussed in the light of the results of this study.
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Anxiety, Writing Apprehension, Concept Mapping, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Writing Skills, Measures (Individuals), Writing Assignments, Task Analysis, Undergraduate Students, Foreign Countries, Likert Scales, Questionnaires, Statistical Analysis, Scores, Student Attitudes
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Japan
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