声明
Contents
Abstract
摘要
List of Abbreviations
List of Tables
List of Figures
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of Problem
1.3 Rationale for the Study
1.4 Purpose and Method of the Study
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Organization of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Defining Peer Feedback
2.2.1 Definition of Peer Feedback
2.2.2 Types of Peer Feedback
2.2.3 Benefits of Peer Feedback
2.3 Theoretic Foundations for Peer Feedback
2.3.1 Process Approach to Writing
2.3.2 Zone of Proximal Development
2.3.3 Collaborative Learning Theory
2.3.4 Interaction Hypothesis of L2 Acquisition
2.4 Studies on Attitudes towards Peer Feedback
2.4.1 Studies in Favor of Peer Feedback
2.4.2 Studies in Disfavor of Peer Feedback
2.5 Studies Comparing Peer Feedback and Teacher Feedback
2.5.1 Students’ Preference for Teacher Feedback
2.5.2 Effectiveness of Peer Feedback and Teacher Feedback
2.6 Studies on the Effectiveness of Peer Feedback
2.6.1 Studies on Adoption Rate of Peer Feedback
2.6.2 Studies on Revisions Made in Response to Peer Feedback
2.6.3 Studies on Change of Essay Scores of Post-feedback
2.7 Studies on Factors AffIecting the Use of Peer Feedback
2.7.1 Studies on the Role of Peer Feedback Training
2.7.2 Studies on the Role of Teacher Guidance
2.7.3 Studies on the Role of Language Proficiency
2.8 Research Gaps and Research Questions
2.9 Chapter Summary
Chapter Three Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Participants
3.3 Sources of Data
3.3.1 Questionnaire
3.3.2 Text Analysis
3.3.3 Semi-structure Interview
3.4 Data Collection
3.4.1 Training of the Participants
3.4.2 Questionnaire Administration
3.4.3 Completing the Writing Session
3.4.4 Providing the Peer Feedback
3.4.5 Completing the Revision Session
3.4.6 Conducting the Semi-structured Intenriew
3.5 Data Analysis
3.5.1 Analysis of the Questionnaire
3.5.2 Analysis of the Textual Materials
3.5.3 Analysis of the Essay Scores
3.6 Chapter Summary
Chapter Four Results and Discussion
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Students’ Attitudes towards the Use of Peer Feedback
4.2.1 Overall Attitudes towards Peer Feedback
4.2.2 Attitudes towards ProViding Peer Feedback
4.2.3 Attitudes towards Taking Peer Feedback
4.2.4 Discussion of Students’ Attitudes
4.3 Implementation of ProViding Peer Feedback
4.3.1 Ways of ProViding Peer Feedback
4.3.2 Types of Peer Feedback Provided
4.3.3 Accuracy of Peer Feedback Given by Students
4.3.4 Discussion of Students’ Feedback Provided
4.4 Preferences in Taking Peer Feedback
4.4.1 Overall Adoption Rate of Peer Feedback
4.4.2 Better Received Peer Feedback
4.4.3 Less Recognized Peer Feedback
4.4.4 Discussion of Students’ Choices
4.5 Effectiveness of the Use of Peer Feedback
4.5.1 More Effective Peer Feedback
4.5.2 Less Effective Peer Feedback
4.5.3 Improvement in Writing Scores after Peer Feedback
4.5.4 Discussion of the Effectiveness of Peer Feedback
4.6 Chapter Summary
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Summary of the Study
5.2 Pedagogical Implications
5.2.1 Combining Peer feedback with other forms of feedback
5.2.2 Providing Students with Guidance or Training for peer feedback
5.2.3 Conducting Multiple-drafted Writing Processes
5.3 Limitations of the Study
5.4 Suggestions for Future Studies
5.5 Concluding Remarks
References
Appendix
Acknowledgements