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Academic Writing Essentials is a writing reference for masters and doctoral students whose first ... more Academic Writing Essentials is a writing reference for masters and doctoral students whose first language is not English.This book will assist you in adjusting to the expectations of writing in English for a higher degree.It offers guidance on strategies and conventions that apply in most forms of postgraduate-level writing. Features: Planning writing, Developing ideas, Integrating sources,Documenting sources, Synthesizing literature, Writing analytically Highlights: Research proposal, Article review, Case analysis report, Literature review paper. Academic Writing Essentials is designed to facilitate self-study.Annotated examples from journal articles, writing frames and simple explanations help you to understand language, style and organizational features, and to apply the knowledge directly in your own writing.

This paper will share an assessment as learning strategy that was put into practice to support po... more This paper will share an assessment as learning strategy that was put into practice to support postgraduate students’ active and critical engagement with course content.Synergizing elements of reflective writing and assessment as learning, the strategy was based on two basic assumptions: firstly, that reflection would generate deeper thinking about the subject matter, and secondly, that an appropriate form of assessment would engage learners in the kind of learning that should be taking place.At periodic intervals throughout a 14-week semester, a group of master’s degree students wrote rubric-based in-class reflections on pre-selected topics as part of their regular coursework. Analysis of student writing and instructor feedback showed a positive change in the nature of reflection, from descriptive to dialogic, over the task period. This suggests a deeper engagement with course content.

International Journal of Research in English Education, Dec 1, 2017

Reading motivation is a well-researched topic in relation to first language literacy development ... more Reading motivation is a well-researched topic in relation to first language literacy development due to its influence on both reading processes and outcomes. In second language reading, the role of motivation has not been as thoroughly explored. The aim of this review of literature is to highlight established studies as well as recent explorations in some recurring areas of first and second language reading motivation research. Focusing on reading in the English language, it provides an overview of the underlying components of reading motivation, and discusses internal and external factors that relate to students' motivation to read. The article concludes by suggesting directions for further research in second language reading motivation, including conducting more qualitative studies, and exploring sociocultural influences and instructional practices that motivate or demotivate readers. The review is mainly intended for potential second language reading researchers and practitioners who are relatively new to the topic.

Academic Writing Essentials is a writing reference for masters and doctoral students whose first ... more Academic Writing Essentials is a writing reference for masters and doctoral students whose first language is not English.This book will assist you in adjusting to the expectations of writing in English for a higher degree.It offers guidance on strategies and conventions that apply in most forms of postgraduate-level writing. Features: Planning writing, Developing ideas, Integrating sources,Documenting sources, Synthesizing literature, Writing analytically Highlights: Research proposal, Article review, Case analysis report, Literature review paper. Academic Writing Essentials is designed to facilitate self-study.Annotated examples from journal articles, writing frames and simple explanations help you to understand language, style and organizational features, and to apply the knowledge directly in your own writing.

Reading Matrix an International Online Journal, Sep 1, 2011

Open Journal of Social Sciences, 2016

Since the 1970s work of Gardner and Lambert, studies on language learning motivation have receive... more Since the 1970s work of Gardner and Lambert, studies on language learning motivation have received much consideration in second language research. More recently, studies on reading motivation have also gained much interest. This study was conducted among 40 male second year pre-university students of Government MAO College, Lahore (Pakistan) to investigate the levels of instrumental and integrative motivation for reading English as a Second Language (ESL). Data were collected through an adapted version of Dornyei's language learning motivation questionnaire, and analyzed by means of descriptive statistics. The findings indicate that the students were more strongly instrumentally motivated for reading English in their context. It was also found that the students have relatively lower levels of integrative motivation for reading English. Based on the findings and implications, recommendations are made for the enhancement of motivation for reading English in the Pakistani context.

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2014

Reading is a process that involves effort and choice, hence the significance of motivation. In Ma... more Reading is a process that involves effort and choice, hence the significance of motivation. In Malaysian public universities, students usually function in an academic domain where two literacies, English and Bahasa Malaysia, exist side by side, often within the same classroom. This rather unique context adds a new dimension to research on the multifaceted nature of reading motivation. The main objective of this paper is to describe various aspects of motivation for reading in English among undergraduate Malaysian ESL readers, along the constructs of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and in relation to gender and language proficiency. 319 students responded to an adapted version of the Motivation for Reading Questionnaire (MRQ). Although motivation for reading in English was only at moderate levels, results showed a significantly higher level of extrinsic motivation, compared with intrinsic motivation. There was a preference for English reading for reasons related to tests, compliance and recognition. These findings were consistent across proficiency groups. However, females tended to have a higher level of motivation, especially in reading for test purposes. Findings suggest a performance orientation to reading, with external rewards and a competition to score good marks playing a bigger role than personal or social reasons in reading decisions.

This paper outlines Malaysian perspectives and responses to the global needs of higher learning i... more This paper outlines Malaysian perspectives and responses to the global needs of higher learning in a" flat world"(Friedman, 2006). In Malaysia, internationalization is contextualized within a comprehensive, long term national strategic plan for the ...

Academic Writing Essentials is a writing reference for masters and doctoral students whose first ... more Academic Writing Essentials is a writing reference for masters and doctoral students whose first language is not English.This book will assist you in adjusting to the expectations of writing in English for a higher degree.It offers guidance on strategies and conventions that apply in most forms of postgraduate-level writing. Features: Planning writing, Developing ideas, Integrating sources,Documenting sources, Synthesizing literature, Writing analytically Highlights: Research proposal, Article review, Case analysis report, Literature review paper. Academic Writing Essentials is designed to facilitate self-study.Annotated examples from journal articles, writing frames and simple explanations help you to understand language, style and organizational features, and to apply the knowledge directly in your own writing.

This paper will share an assessment as learning strategy that was put into practice to support po... more This paper will share an assessment as learning strategy that was put into practice to support postgraduate students’ active and critical engagement with course content.Synergizing elements of reflective writing and assessment as learning, the strategy was based on two basic assumptions: firstly, that reflection would generate deeper thinking about the subject matter, and secondly, that an appropriate form of assessment would engage learners in the kind of learning that should be taking place.At periodic intervals throughout a 14-week semester, a group of master’s degree students wrote rubric-based in-class reflections on pre-selected topics as part of their regular coursework. Analysis of student writing and instructor feedback showed a positive change in the nature of reflection, from descriptive to dialogic, over the task period. This suggests a deeper engagement with course content.

International Journal of Research in English Education, Dec 1, 2017

Reading motivation is a well-researched topic in relation to first language literacy development ... more Reading motivation is a well-researched topic in relation to first language literacy development due to its influence on both reading processes and outcomes. In second language reading, the role of motivation has not been as thoroughly explored. The aim of this review of literature is to highlight established studies as well as recent explorations in some recurring areas of first and second language reading motivation research. Focusing on reading in the English language, it provides an overview of the underlying components of reading motivation, and discusses internal and external factors that relate to students' motivation to read. The article concludes by suggesting directions for further research in second language reading motivation, including conducting more qualitative studies, and exploring sociocultural influences and instructional practices that motivate or demotivate readers. The review is mainly intended for potential second language reading researchers and practitioners who are relatively new to the topic.

Academic Writing Essentials is a writing reference for masters and doctoral students whose first ... more Academic Writing Essentials is a writing reference for masters and doctoral students whose first language is not English.This book will assist you in adjusting to the expectations of writing in English for a higher degree.It offers guidance on strategies and conventions that apply in most forms of postgraduate-level writing. Features: Planning writing, Developing ideas, Integrating sources,Documenting sources, Synthesizing literature, Writing analytically Highlights: Research proposal, Article review, Case analysis report, Literature review paper. Academic Writing Essentials is designed to facilitate self-study.Annotated examples from journal articles, writing frames and simple explanations help you to understand language, style and organizational features, and to apply the knowledge directly in your own writing.

Reading Matrix an International Online Journal, Sep 1, 2011

Open Journal of Social Sciences, 2016

Since the 1970s work of Gardner and Lambert, studies on language learning motivation have receive... more Since the 1970s work of Gardner and Lambert, studies on language learning motivation have received much consideration in second language research. More recently, studies on reading motivation have also gained much interest. This study was conducted among 40 male second year pre-university students of Government MAO College, Lahore (Pakistan) to investigate the levels of instrumental and integrative motivation for reading English as a Second Language (ESL). Data were collected through an adapted version of Dornyei's language learning motivation questionnaire, and analyzed by means of descriptive statistics. The findings indicate that the students were more strongly instrumentally motivated for reading English in their context. It was also found that the students have relatively lower levels of integrative motivation for reading English. Based on the findings and implications, recommendations are made for the enhancement of motivation for reading English in the Pakistani context.

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2014

Reading is a process that involves effort and choice, hence the significance of motivation. In Ma... more Reading is a process that involves effort and choice, hence the significance of motivation. In Malaysian public universities, students usually function in an academic domain where two literacies, English and Bahasa Malaysia, exist side by side, often within the same classroom. This rather unique context adds a new dimension to research on the multifaceted nature of reading motivation. The main objective of this paper is to describe various aspects of motivation for reading in English among undergraduate Malaysian ESL readers, along the constructs of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and in relation to gender and language proficiency. 319 students responded to an adapted version of the Motivation for Reading Questionnaire (MRQ). Although motivation for reading in English was only at moderate levels, results showed a significantly higher level of extrinsic motivation, compared with intrinsic motivation. There was a preference for English reading for reasons related to tests, compliance and recognition. These findings were consistent across proficiency groups. However, females tended to have a higher level of motivation, especially in reading for test purposes. Findings suggest a performance orientation to reading, with external rewards and a competition to score good marks playing a bigger role than personal or social reasons in reading decisions.

This paper outlines Malaysian perspectives and responses to the global needs of higher learning i... more This paper outlines Malaysian perspectives and responses to the global needs of higher learning in a" flat world"(Friedman, 2006). In Malaysia, internationalization is contextualized within a comprehensive, long term national strategic plan for the ...