Strategies to Address English Language Writing Challenges Faced by International Graduate Students in the US

Autor/inn/en	Ravichandran, Swathi; Kretovics, Mark; Kirby, Kara; Ghosh, Ankita
Titel	Strategies to Address English Language Writing Challenges Faced by International Graduate Students in the US
Quelle	In: Journal of International Students, 7 (2017) 3, S.764-785 (22 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2162-3104
Schlagwörter	Foreign Students; Graduate Students; Writing Strategies; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Writing Difficulties; Interviews; Student Surveys; Student Attitudes; Needs Assessment; Change Strategies; Qualitative Research; Grammar; Vocabulary Skills; Literary Styles; Critical Thinking; Rhetorical Invention; Plagiarism; Assignments; Feedback (Response); Peer Counseling; Academic Support Services; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Graduate Study; Student; Students; Aufbaustudium; Graduiertenstudium; Hauptstudium; Studentin; Schreibtechnik; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Schreibstörung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Schülerbefragung; Schülerverhalten; Bedarfsermittlung; Lösungsstrategie; Qualitative Forschung; Grammatik; Aktiver Wortschatz; Literarischer Stil; Kritisches Denken; Plagiat; Assignment; Auftrag; Zuweisung; USA
Abstract	Since 2000, there has been a 72% increase in the number of international students attending US institutions of higher education. The increase, specifically of international graduate students, has brought to light the writing challenges experienced by this population of students. This study explored specific writing challenges experienced by international graduate students and determined strategies to alleviate these challenges. Interviews were conducted with 15 international graduate students representing a variety of geographic backgrounds and disciplines. Responses revealed that writing challenges faced related to grammar and vocabulary, organization and flow of ideas, critical thinking, and plagiarism. Participants offered specific suggestions on how subject-matter faculty, friends, and peer mentors could assist in improving English-language writing skills. Implications for higher education institutions are discussed. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01