THE EFFECTS OF THE USE OF BLOGS ON THE WRITING PERFORMANCES AND PERCEPTIONS OF TURKISH EFL STUDENTS

Authors : Duygu ALAÇAM

Pages : 50-76

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Publication Date : 2023-07-12

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The study aimed to examine the effects of blogging on Turkish EFL students\` writing performances and perceptions. The study included 20 Turkish EFL students from Gazi University\`s School of Foreign Languages. The research was divided into three parts: insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1); the effects of blog use on students\` writing performances, insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2); the effects of blog use on students\` perception, and insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(3); the association of students\` perception of blog use with their writing performances. The data were obtained by using six insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(12 drafts); writing assignments created by the students, insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2); interviews done at the beginning and finalization of the term, and insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(3); a five-point Likert scale questionnaire. A mixed method was adopted while analyzing the data. The research lasted 14 weeks. The findings revealed that blog-incorporated writing classes improved students\` writing abilities. The students had a favourable opinion of using blogs in writing instruction. The general perception of the students was related to the student\`s motivation to utilize blogs. The writing process and writing scores had a substantial relationship. While the blog writing technique was in progress, the student\`s writing skills improved simultaneously. There was a significant association between the writing process and motivation, indicating the student\`s motivation increased due to using the blog.
Keywords : Blog Writing, Teacher Feedback, Peer Feedback, ICT, EFL Students