Assessing Writing Oct 2023

The effects of task complexity and language aptitude on EFL learners’ writing performance

Chun-yan Liu ; Li-ting Sun ; Yan He Xiamen University ; Nian-zhe Wu Jiangxi Normal University
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Assessing Writing
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2023-10-01
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10.1016/j.asw.2023.100791
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