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SRSD improved argumentative writing in Turkish learners

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A woman in a pink off-shoulder top writes in a notebook at a classroom desk, with a blurred male student visible in the background in a modern classroom setting with fluorescent ceiling lights.
Research area:Social SciencesEducationEFL/ESL Teaching and Learning

What the study found

The study found that the Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) model improved students’ argumentative writing skills. In the experimental group, students used key parts of argumentative writing more functionally and with greater structural coherence.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors say this matters because academic success is closely linked to writing ability, and international students may still have limited academic language proficiency even after preparatory education. The study suggests that structured, strategy-based instruction can improve written expression skills in Turkish learners as a second or foreign language.

What the researchers tested

The researchers studied 39 students at the C1 level in Turkish as a foreign language. Using a quasi-experimental design, the experimental group received six weeks of argumentative writing instruction based on the SRSD model.

What worked and what didn't

The intervention appeared to work for the experimental group. Before and after the instruction, students used topic, claim, justification, counterclaim, counterarguments, rebuttal, and conclusion more functionally and with greater structural coherence. The abstract does not describe any outcomes for a comparison group beyond the quasi-experimental setup.

What to keep in mind

The summary available here does not provide detailed information about the comparison condition, measurement tools, or longer-term effects. It also does not report limitations beyond the small sample of 39 students at one proficiency level.

Key points

  • The SRSD model improved argumentative writing skills in the studied group.
  • Students used key argumentative elements more functionally after the intervention.
  • The study involved 39 C1-level students learning Turkish as a foreign language.
  • Instruction lasted six weeks and used a quasi-experimental design.
  • The authors link the findings to academic writing and academic success.

Disclosure

Research title:
SRSD improved argumentative writing in Turkish learners
Authors:
Emrah Boylu, Furkan Kadir Topçu, Ebru Daştan Topçu
Institutions:
Bartin University, Bartin University, Bartin University
Publication date:
2026-03-08
DOI:
10.17275/per.26.25.13.2
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