Task complexity, collaborative writing, and learner engagement: Examining second language learners’ writing performance

Syed Muhammad Mujtaba University of Canberra ; Tiefu Zhang Education University of Hong Kong ; Natalia Sletova University of Florida
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Assessing Writing
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2026-04-01
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10.1016/j.asw.2026.101042
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