The Use of IQ-Write Program for Learning ESL Academic Writing : A Case Study

ISBN-13: 9783330044647 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 376 str.

Noriah Ismail

Opis

This case study explores the use of a supplementary online writing program known as IQ-Write program among 18 ESL tertiary students in learning academic writing at University Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. IQ-Write program was developed based on a Framework for a Supplementary Online Writing Program derived from a Needs Analysis Study conducted on the target students as well as the pertinent learning theories and researches on writing. The data were obtained from the research instruments which include weekly observations, interviews, students' reflective journals and a set of questionnaires and were analyzed qualitatively using triangulation method. The overall findings indicate a positive result in the use of IQ-Write program in enhancing the students' writing interest and ability, training them to be critical of their writing process as well as guiding them to be autonomous in learning to write academic essays.Hence, the implication of this study shows that IQ-Write program is an invaluable supplementary online writing program for ESL tertiary students learning academic writing.

O autorze

Noriah Ismail (PhD) is a senior lecturer at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. Her areas of interest include research in ESL and CALL. She has served as an editorial board member for leading journals such as TESOL Journal and has been a judge for prestigious international award programs including AOE, HISYAC USA and MEDEA AWARDS in Brussels.