Lexical Richness of L1 and L2 Students’ Writing

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

10-22-2016

Abstract or Description

The study examines the lexical richness of L1 and intermediate to advanced L2 students’ writing, and explores how the patterns of vocabulary use may correlate with the perceived quality of their writing respectively. Challenges of teaching and assessing vocabulary in L2 writing and pedagogical implications are discussed.

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

Symposium on Second Language Writing (SSLW)

Location

Tempe, AZ

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