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The effects of online texting on Moroccan EFL University students’ writing skills
Author
Source
International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation
Issue
Vol. 3, Issue 9 (30 Sep. 2020), pp.102-112, 11 p.
Publisher
Al-Kindi Center for Research and Development
Publication Date
2020-09-30
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Languages & Comparative Literature
Abstract EN
With the rapid proliferation of ubiquitous ICTs, promoting technology-based learning has become a key element in educational discourse.
The present study explores the effects of online texting on the writing skills among Moroccan university students.
Based on the explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, the data were collected from a convenience sample of n=243 of first-year English department students.
The research tools consist of a survey, a writing test and an interview to gain an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of respondents’ attitudes and lived experiences vis-à-vis online texting.
The findings have revealed that online texting has yielded both positive and negative outcomes on students’ writing skills.
It was also found that online texting is positively perceived by students as it helps them develop vocabulary and provides great opportunities to practice writing in English.
For this reason, online texting is an efficient and effective technique that should be exploited to develop proficiency in writing.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lakhal, Mounim. 2020. The effects of online texting on Moroccan EFL University students’ writing skills. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation،Vol. 3, no. 9, pp.102-112.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1497835
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lakhal, Mounim. The effects of online texting on Moroccan EFL University students’ writing skills. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation Vol. 3, no. 9 (2020), pp.102-112.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1497835
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lakhal, Mounim. The effects of online texting on Moroccan EFL University students’ writing skills. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation. 2020. Vol. 3, no. 9, pp.102-112.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1497835
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 110-112
Record ID
BIM-1497835