声明
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1Research Background
1.2 Research Purpose and Significance
1.3Layout of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Definitions of Cohesion, Coherence and Cohesive Devices
2.2 The Classification of Cohesive Devices
2.2.1 Reference
2.2.2 Conjunction
2.2.3Ellipsis and Substitution
2.2.4Lexical Cohesion
2.3Empirical Studies on Cohesive Devices in L2 Writing
2.3.1 Cohesive Devices in L2 Writing
2.3.2 Cohesive Devices in Argumentative Writing
2.3.3 Review of Methods Used in Studies of Cohesive Devices in L2 Writing
2.4Summary and Research Gap
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Procedure of Data Collection
3.3 Procedure of Data Analysis
Chapter 4 Results
4.1.1 General Pattern of Cohesive Devices
4.1.2 Use of Reference
4.1.3 Use of Conjunction
4.1.4Incorrect Use of Cohesive Devices
4.2 Development of Students’ Use of Cohesive Devices
4.2.1 Students’ Misuse of Cohesive Devices
4.2.2 Students’ Development in Cohesive Devices
4.3 Interview Results
4.3.1 Students’ Perception of Cohesive Devices
4.3.2 Students’ Writing Process
4.3.3 Students’ Self-Perception of Development in Cohesive Devices
Chapter 5 Discussion of Results
5.1 Factors Influencing Students’ Use of Cohesive Devices
5.1.1 Role of Instruction on Cohesive Devices
5.1.2 Prior Knowledge on Cohesive Devices
5.1.3 Factors influencing students’ misuse of cohesive devices
5.2 Factors Influencing Students’ Development in Cohesive Devices
5.2.1 Role of Self-assessment and Motivation
5.2.2Feedback on Writing
5.3 Summary
Chapter 6 Conclusion
6.1 Major Findings
6.2 Pedagogical Implications of the Study
6.3 Limitations and Directions for Further Research
参考文献
AppendixA:Teacher’s Instruction on Students’ First Argumentative Essay
Appendix B: Instruction on Final Research Paper
Appendix C:Interview Questions
致谢
攻读硕士学位期间科研成果
武汉理工大学;