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What linguistic features distinguish and predict L2 writing quality? A study of examination scripts written by adolescent Chinese learners of English in Hong Kong

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ID11989697
AuthorsCynthia Lee (0000-0002-3581-6208, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, corresponding author), Haoyan Ge (0000-0002-3120-1468, Hong Kong Metropolitan University), Edsoulla Chung (0000-0001-8480-7992, Hong Kong Metropolitan University)
Year2021
Volume97
Pages102461-102461
Publication date2021-01-26
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSystem (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0346-251X • E-ISSN: 1879-3282
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.system.2021.102461
OpenAlexW3122413232
LanguageEN
Citations received15
References cited58

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Citations per year3,75
Citation span2022 - 2026 (5)
Citation velocitycurrent
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Citation typesNeutral: 15

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