Rhetorical Strategies in Student Persuasive Writing: Differences between Native and Non-Native English Speakers

Reports on the findings of a study that examined the persuasive written texts of 60 university first-year composition students, half of whom were native speakers of English and half of whom were nonnative English speakers. Considers 33 variables between the 2 subgroups. Finds clear differences. Disc...

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Published inResearch in the teaching of English Vol. 28; no. 1; p. 45
Main Author Ferris, Dana R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.02.1994
Subjects
Comparative Analysis
Composition Theory
Freshman Composition
Higher Education
Native Speakers
Rhetoric
Rhetorical Criticism
Second Language Instruction
Undergraduate Students
Writing Research
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Summary:Reports on the findings of a study that examined the persuasive written texts of 60 university first-year composition students, half of whom were native speakers of English and half of whom were nonnative English speakers. Considers 33 variables between the 2 subgroups. Finds clear differences. Discusses results and implications for second-language instruction. (HB)
ISSN:0034-527X
DOI:10.58680/rte199415388