Examining Three Types of Correctional Feedback About Errors in Mechanics and Grammar in Students With Writing Difficulties in Grades 4-8
Year: 2009
Type: dissertation
Abstract: I owe an enormous debt of gratitude to my advisor, Christine Espin, whose remarkable support and critical advice had a major impact on the completion of this study. Throughout my doctoral work, she generously assisted me in developing research skills and understanding academic ethics. I am extremely grateful to the supportive doctoral committee. I would especially like to thank Stan Deno, whose insightful suggestions inspired me to carry on my research, and Sue Rose, who helped me get through unexpected challenges along the way. I also wish to thank Kristen McMaster and Susan Hupp for their ongoing support. I am particularly grateful to Julie Jochum, Amy Malke, Becca Pierce, Kathy Seifert, Renata Ticha, and Beth Zukowski, whose constant concern and resolute support made a huge difference to my study. I am also grateful to other faculty members, graduate students, and friends, who spent time discussing the study with me and provided valuable feedback. Their contributions were meaningful and significant. I wish to give special thanks to Nancy Cohen, Kim Strain, and Kit Hansen, who spent enormous time proofreading the draft and providing critical edits. Because of their commitment, the completion of the draft became an enjoyable learning activity. I wish to thank the school teachers and students for their enthusiastic collaboration during the intervention. Their work provided valuable data for the study. Most of all, I am deeply grateful to my family. My late father, my mother, and my sisters have supported me in this, as in all my career pursuits. My husband and daughter have shown persistent patience throughout the long process of my research and writing. ii They have always offered me their selfless support, thoughtful understanding, enormous encouragement, and true love.
Author: Xiaoqing Du
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2101710454