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Study on Freshmen’ Metacognitive Knowledge of Business English-Majors in English Writing
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Author: Wenjun Lu
Abstract: Based on the investigation of freshmen’ metacognitive knowledge of business English-majors in English writing, the results show that: (1) the metacognitive subject knowledge of business English freshmen is at the middle level, the metacognitive task knowledge is at a high level, the strategy of seeking teachers' help is at a high level, and the use of other strategies is at a middle or lower level; (2) There is no significant differences between high and low group learners in their views on Chinese writing level and in their strategies of seeking help from classmates; (3) Multiple regression analysis shows that the main factors affecting English writing achievement are the views on writing standard, the utilization of strategies in writing process and strategies of seeking help from teachers.
Keywords: Business English Major, Freshmen, Metacognitive Knowledge, English Writing Teaching
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