Review of Writing-Related Theories
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https://doi.org/10.55121/card.v2i1.20Keywords:
Process approach, Related theories, Writing skillsAbstract
Writing has a special position in language teaching meanwhile its accomplishment includes preparation and awareness of other three language skills. It seems crucial students set an objective for their writing, plan it sensibly, consider its design and rational arrangement. This paper reviews writing-related theories applicable in academic context. To this end some related sources have been reviewed. The findings highlighted that writing skills need mastering of other aspects, such as cognitive, metacognitive and collaborative skills. Besides, teachers’ awareness of different writing theories merits further attention in educational context. Consequently, the results of the current study are useful for language practitioners, university students and educational administrators.
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