Recommended Citation
Atilgan, Aylin Baris, "The Journey of Chinese Students from Mainstream Composition Courses to the Writing Lab: A Needs Assessment" (2014). Purdue Writing Lab/Purdue OWL Graduate Student Presentations. Paper 11.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/writinglabgradpres/11
Date of this Version
2014
Keywords
needs assessment, Chinese students, mainstream composition, writing lab, second language writing
Abstract
This is a needs assessment study investigating the perceptions of ENGL106 instructors/tutors on the writing needs of Chinese students and the perceptions of Chinese students on their own needs in ENGL106 mainstream freshman composition courses at Purdue University. The study also aims to explore the reasons why ENGL106 students use the Purdue Writing Lab Services. The presentation entails the rationale, methodology and the research conducted at Purdue University and aims to offer suggestions on how Chinese students can be served more effectively in US higher educational settings.