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Types and attributes of writing errors with reference to paragraph writing
Joint Authors
Fayyd, al-Mahdi Jumah
Imsalim, Wraidah Mari
Muhammad, Hajir Said
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 48 (31 Aug. 2020), pp.299-321, 23 p.
Publisher
Qaryounis University (Previously) / University of Benghazi Faculty of Arts (Currently)
Publication Date
2020-08-31
Country of Publication
Libya
No. of Pages
23
Main Subjects
Languages & Comparative Literature
Abstract EN
Errors are a fundamental part of language acquisition.
Researchers have examined the learners’ errors to understand the process of second language acquisition.
Findings suggest that understanding the sources errors can contribute to better second language teaching practices.
The aim of this study paper is therefore to give a brief account of the types, techniques and treatment of second language learners' errors, with reference to paragraph writing.
The data for this study were seventeen students at the under graduate level - University of Benghazi.
The data for this study was collected via assignment given to the students in which they were asked to write a paragraph describing a family member.
The results show that students at the department of English encounter serious problems related to paragraph writing; the total number of errors that Libyan students made were 97 error.
The maximum number of errors were made in spelling was 44 which came to 45.3% of errors.
On the other hand, the minimum number of errors in writing recorded in this study was in the wrong use of ‘capitalization’.
The total number of errors in the use of capitalization was 1, which constituted 1.0 % of errors.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fayyd, al-Mahdi Jumah& Imsalim, Wraidah Mari& Muhammad, Hajir Said. 2020. Types and attributes of writing errors with reference to paragraph writing. The Faculty of Arts Journal،Vol. 2020, no. 48, pp.299-321.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1463809
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fayyd, al-Mahdi Jumah…[et al.]. Types and attributes of writing errors with reference to paragraph writing. The Faculty of Arts Journal No. 48 (Aug. 2020), pp.299-321.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1463809
American Medical Association (AMA)
Fayyd, al-Mahdi Jumah& Imsalim, Wraidah Mari& Muhammad, Hajir Said. Types and attributes of writing errors with reference to paragraph writing. The Faculty of Arts Journal. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 48, pp.299-321.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1463809
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Record ID
BIM-1463809