مجلة الرسالة للدراسات والبحوث الإنسانية
Volume 11, Numéro 3, Pages 343-360
2026-09-17
Exploring Efl University Students' Perceptions On Using Semantic Mapping Strategy In Argumentative Essay Writing
Authors : Berkani Oumessaad . Grazib Mohamed .
Abstract
This study explores the Algerian university students' perceptions on using semantic mapping strategy in argumentative essay writing courses. 28 third year students, enrolled at M'sila University, were randomly selected to be trained in this strategy. Out of this sample,14 students willingly participated in a focus group interview. The latter investigated their impressions, experiences, and reflections by the end of those training sessions. This study is descriptive and qualitative in nature. After using thematic analysis procedures, the findings revealed that the implementation of semantic mapping is highly significant since it helps solve some of students' writing pitfalls basically in vocabulary, ideation, and communication. Therefore, the study recommends the explicit use of this strategy to help students start their writing confidently, interactively, and cooperatively.
Keywords
argumentative essay writing ; cooperatively ; EFL university students ; interactively ; perceptions ; semantic mapping
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