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标题：Strategies to Address English Language Writing Challenges Faced by International Graduate Students in the US
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作者：Swathi Ravichandran ; Mark Kretovics ; Kara Kirby 等
期刊名称：Journal of International Students
印刷版ISSN：2162-3104
电子版ISSN：2166-3750
出版年度：2017
卷号：7
期号：3
页码：764-785
DOI：10.32674/jis.v7i3.298
摘要：Since 2000, there has been a 72% increase in the number of international students attending US institutions of higher education. The increase, specifically of international graduate students, has brought to light the writing challenges experienced by this population of students. This study explored specific writing challenges experienced by international graduate students and determined strategies to alleviate these challenges. Interviews were conducted with 15 international graduate students representing a variety of geographic backgrounds and disciplines. Responses revealed that writing challenges faced related to grammar and vocabulary, organization and flow of ideas, critical thinking, and plagiarism. Participants offered specific suggestions on how subject-matter faculty, friends, and peer mentors could assist in improving English-language writing skills. Implications for higher education institutions are discussed.
关键词：ESL; international student; writing challenges; English; graduate students