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Analysis of discourse markers in essays writing in ESL classroom

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Type Article
ISSN 1694609X
information source ERIC
Author AlKhazraji, Asmaa Mhwafaq. The British University in Dubai, Dubai.
Pages pp. 559-572
General Note Peer reviewed
Source International Journal of Instruction. Vol. 12, no. 2, April 2019
Publisher Eskisehir: International Journal of Instruction، 2019
Publisher address Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Education. Eskisehir, 26480. Turkey. International Journal of Instruction. . iji@ogu.edu.tr. http://www.e-iji.net.
ERIC document no. EJ1211008
Electronic Location Full text (PDF)  PDF
Descriptors Essays  -  English  -  Second language instruction  -  Knowledge level  -  Writing evaluation  -  Private schools  -  Secondary school students  -  Writing instruction  -  United Arab Emirates
Language of document English
Country Turkey
Discourse markers improve the quality of writing and increase the comprehension of text. This paper attempts to throw more light in measuring the students' knowledge about Discourse Markers. This paper aims to exponentiate the Discourse Markers in ESL students' essay writing. The Qualitative data was collected from intermediate students of grade 9 from a school in Dubai. Six of their essays were chosen randomly and only nine extracts were analyzed. These extracts focus on how students use Discourse markers with cohesion and coherence. The findings were categorized into three parts: Misused Discourse Markers', Overused Discourse Markers', and Advanced used Discourse Markers'. Based on the results, opportunities for further studies were underlined and recommendations were proposed. (As Provided)

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