Writing to Learn Via Text Chat: Task Implementation and Focus on Form

Writing to Learn Via Text Chat: Task Implementation and Focus on Form

Research has shown that task-based computer-mediated communication(CMC) can foster attention to linguistic form in ways that may promote language learning(c.f., Blake, 2000; Smith, 2003, 2005). However, relatively little research has investigated how differences in the way that tasks are used in CMC...

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Main Authors: Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi, Adams, Rebecca, Newton, Jonathan
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012
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L Education (General)
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spelling ump-67742018-02-12T02:10:03Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/6774/ Writing to Learn Via Text Chat: Task Implementation and Focus on Form Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi Adams, Rebecca Newton, Jonathan L Education (General) Research has shown that task-based computer-mediated communication(CMC) can foster attention to linguistic form in ways that may promote language learning(c.f., Blake, 2000; Smith, 2003, 2005). However, relatively little research has investigated how differences in the way that tasks are used in CMC settings influence learning opportunities during the task. In an attempt to shed light on the manner in which second language (L2) writing may contribute to L2 development, this chapter presents an empirical study of how two implementation features (degree of task structure and provision of language support) of a writing group task in simultaneous text-CMC influenced learner attention to linguistic form. The analysis draws on data from text chat performance and post-task group interviews to illustrate how aspects of task implementation in a technology-enhanced learning environment may promote attention to language expression and encourage collaborative work on language errors during writing task performance. Elsevier 2012 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/6774/1/Writing%20to%20Learn%20Via%20Text%20Chat-%20Task%20Implementation%20and%20Focus%20on%20Form.pdf Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi and Adams, Rebecca and Newton, Jonathan (2012) Writing to Learn Via Text Chat: Task Implementation and Focus on Form. Journal of Second Language Writing, 21 (1). pp. 23-39. ISSN 1060-3743 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jslw.2011.12.001 doi:10.1016/j.jslw.2011.12.001
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Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi
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Writing to Learn Via Text Chat: Task Implementation and Focus on Form
description Research has shown that task-based computer-mediated communication(CMC) can foster attention to linguistic form in ways that may promote language learning(c.f., Blake, 2000; Smith, 2003, 2005). However, relatively little research has investigated how differences in the way that tasks are used in CMC settings influence learning opportunities during the task. In an attempt to shed light on the manner in which second language (L2) writing may contribute to L2 development, this chapter presents an empirical study of how two implementation features (degree of task structure and provision of language support) of a writing group task in simultaneous text-CMC influenced learner attention to linguistic form. The analysis draws on data from text chat performance and post-task group interviews to illustrate how aspects of task implementation in a technology-enhanced learning environment may promote attention to language expression and encourage collaborative work on language errors during writing task performance.
format Article
author Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi
Adams, Rebecca
Newton, Jonathan
author_facet Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi
Adams, Rebecca
Newton, Jonathan
author_sort Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi
title Writing to Learn Via Text Chat: Task Implementation and Focus on Form
title_short Writing to Learn Via Text Chat: Task Implementation and Focus on Form
title_full Writing to Learn Via Text Chat: Task Implementation and Focus on Form
title_fullStr Writing to Learn Via Text Chat: Task Implementation and Focus on Form
title_full_unstemmed Writing to Learn Via Text Chat: Task Implementation and Focus on Form
title_sort writing to learn via text chat: task implementation and focus on form
publisher Elsevier
publishDate 2012
url http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/6774/
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http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/6774/1/Writing%20to%20Learn%20Via%20Text%20Chat-%20Task%20Implementation%20and%20Focus%20on%20Form.pdf
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