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A typology of written corrective feedback types
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As a basis for a systematic approach to investigating the effects of written corrective feedback, this article presents a typology of the different types available to teachers and researchers. The typology distinguishes two sets of options relating to (1) strategies for providing feedback (for example, direct, indirect, or metalinguistic feedback) and (2) the students' response to the feedback (for example, revision required, attention to correction only required). Each option is illustrated and relevant research examined.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Ellis, R.
- Venue
- ELT Journal
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Published
- 2008-05-23
- Volume
- 63
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 97-107
- ISSN
- 0951-0893 (ISSN-L)
- 1477-4526
- OpenAlex
- W2077408241
- Cited by
- 872
- References
- 0
- FWCI
- 93.35
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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