A Review of Research on Writing Self-Efficacy
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This paper reviews and synthesizes research on writing self-efficacy. Firstly, it delineates the conceptual framework of writing self-efficacy. Subsequently, it meticulously analyzes and summarizes the current state of research on writing self-efficacy, including exploration of the overall level of writing self-efficacy, investigation into the relationship between writing self-efficacy and writing performance, examination of methods for cultivating writing self-efficacy, exploration of measurement tools for writing self-efficacy, analysis of the association between writing self-efficacy and student anxiety levels, and discussion on the relationship between writing self-efficacy and assessment methods. Finally, it critically evaluates the existing research, identifying shortcomings in research content, methods, and subjects, as well as proposes future directions for improvement.
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