Formulaic sequences and EAP writing development: Lexical bundles in the TOEFL iBT writing section
Volume: 12, Issue: 3, Pages: 214 - 225
Published: Sep 1, 2013
Abstract
Formulaic sequences are widely used in academic writing and are known to be an important aspect of EAP writing development. However, little research has investigated the frequency, function and degree of fixedness of their use by ESL writers across proficiency levels. This study examines the use of lexical bundles in written responses across three proficiency levels in the TOEFL iBT (N = 480). Bundles that were identical to those found in the...
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Title
Formulaic sequences and EAP writing development: Lexical bundles in the TOEFL iBT writing section
Published Date
Sep 1, 2013
Volume
12
Issue
3
Pages
214 - 225
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