Task Complexity Effects on the Complexity and Accuracy of Writing Via Text Chat

• Main Authors: Adams, Rebecca, Nik Aloesnita, Nik Mohd Alwi, Newton, Jonathan
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2015
• Subjects: P Philology. Linguistics
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/12479/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jslw.2015.06.002

Despite limitations with text chat as a mode of writing (e.g., a simplified register, short turns), researchers have argued that it offers unique advantages as a site for language practice. However, realizing these advantages in second language (L2) writing-to-learn environments may depend on whethe...