A Research on Written Feedback in English Writing Course of English Majors

Written feedback in English writing classes serves as the primary mode of feedback. By comparing direct corrective feedback and indirect corrective feedback in addressing content and form, this paper argues that indirect corrective feedback better aligns with the needs of English majors. Multiple factors influence the choice of written feedback methods, and teachers should carefully select the most appropriate approach based on student characteristics to maximize the effectiveness of feedback.

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