Grammar Correction in the Writing Centre: Expectations and Experiences of Monolingual and Multilingual Writers

Volume: 72, Issue: 3, Pages: 360 - 382
Published: Jun 16, 2016
Abstract
Although most writing centres maintain policies against providing grammar correction during writing tutorials, it is undeniable that students expect some level of grammar intervention there. Just how much students expect and receive is a matter of speculation. This article examines the grammar-correction issue by reporting on a survey of L1, L2, and Generation 1.5 (Gen 1.5) writing-centre attendees. Results reveal that while all groups expected...
Paper Details
Title
Grammar Correction in the Writing Centre: Expectations and Experiences of Monolingual and Multilingual Writers
DOI
Published Date
Jun 16, 2016
Journal
Volume
72
Issue
3
Pages
360 - 382
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