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PREFACE
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Significance of the Study
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Methodological Framework
1.5 Definition of Key Terms
1.6 Overview of the Dissertation
CHAPTER 2 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
2.1 Shifting Conceptions of Validity in Language Testing
2.2 Reconceptualizing Validity for Classroom Assessment
2.3 Conceptual Framework for the Study
2.4 Summary
CHAPTER 3 ESL/EFL WRITING THEORY
3.1 ESL/EFL Writing Ability
3.2 ESIdEFL Writing Strategy
3.3 ESL/EFL Writing Motivation
3.4 Summary
CHAPTER 4 PORTFOLIO-BASED WRITING ASSESSMENT.
4.1 Paradigm Shift in Educational Assessment
4.2 Portfolio Assessment in Language Education
4.3 Portfolio-based Writing Assessment
4.4 Summary
CHAPTER 5 METHODOLOGY
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Context
5.3 Participants
5.4 The Researcher's Role
5.5 Design
5.6 Instruments
5.7 Procedures
5.8 Data Analysis
5.9 Trustworthiness
CHAPTER 6 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
6.1 Preliminary Data Analyses
6.2 Results for Research Questions
6.3 Summary
CHAPTER 7 CONCLUSIONS
7.1 Discussion of the Findings
7.2 Conclusions of the Study
7.3 Implications for Portfolio Assessment Project
7.4 Contributions and Limitations of the Study
7.5 Recommendations for Future Research
REFERENCES
APPENDICES
Appendix A PBWA design: Principles and Procedures
Appendix B1 Analytic Rating Rubrics (Preliminary Version)
Appendix B2 Analytic Rating Rubrics (Final Version)
Appendix C Questionnaire on Writing Strategy
Appendix D Writing Apprehension (Motivation) Scale
Appendix E Guidelines for T-units
Appendix F A structured Classroom Observation Sheet
Appendix G Questionnaire on Experiences in Writing Course
Appendix H Interview Protocol for Students
Appendix I 1 Questionnaire on Attitude to English Writing Assessment (Class A)
Appendix I 2 Questionnaire on Attitude to English Writing Assessment (Class B)
Appendix J Independent Samples Test of Pre-project Strategy
Appendix K Independent Samples Test of Pre-project Writing Products
Appendix L Writing Class Experiences
Appendix M Exploratory Factor Analysis of Writing Strategy Questionnaire in Pilot Study
Appendix N Reliability of Writing Strategy Questionnaire in Qilot Study
Appendix O A Sample of TextAnalysis: Identifying Errors and T-units
Appendix P A Sample of Student Journal
Appendix Q A Sample of Student Interview Transcript
Appendix R A Sample of Student Reflective Essay