Constructing Writer Identity in Developing Second Language Writer ’s Academic Writing

摘要

Writer identity in academic writing has long been ignored by developing L2 writers. Moreover, research has much fo-cused on the reader in shaping writing, and treated the role of the writer as unproblematic. In this essay, the construction of writ-er identity in developing writers’academic writing practice will be explored through a review of some relevant literature research and gain insights for the development of writer apprentices and writing instruction.