Academic Writing Support for English as an Additional Language Graduate Students: A Literature Review
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| Title: | Academic Writing Support for English as an Additional Language Graduate Students: A Literature Review |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Yintong Lu (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal of Research in Education and Science. 2026 12(2):409-423. |
| Availability: | International Society for Technology, Education, and Science. e-mail: ijresoffice@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.ijres.net/index.php/ijres |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Literature Reviews, English (Second Language), Academic Language, Second Language Learning, Writing Skills, Content Area Writing, Graduate Students, Foreign Students, Foreign Countries, Mentors, Laboratories |
| ISSN: | 2148-9955 |
| Abstract: | As the number of English as an Additional Language (EAL) students continues to rise, it is imperative for higher education institutions with English as a medium of instruction to recognize the academic writing difficulties faced by EAL students and provide effective academic writing support. This literature review examines the existing academic writing support and issues with the support for EAL students. The search was conducted using databases including Academic Search Complete, ERIC, and Education Research Complete for relevant articles ranging from 2018 to 2024. A total of 28 articles were reviewed. The review findings suggest that supervisory support and discipline-specific writing interventions are major support strategies of high effectiveness. The review results reveal that the primary problem with these strategies is the pedagogical mismatch between EAL students and support providers. This review highlights the ongoing need for academic writing support that is well-suited to EAL students' learning needs. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1505966 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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