Empowering EFL Learners in Persuasive Writing: E-Mind-Mapping (E-M-M) Technique vs. Teaching Rhetorical Devices (RDs)
<p>This study examined the potential effects of implementing the E-Mind-Mapping (E-M-M) technique vs. teaching Rhetorical Devices (RDs) on the overlooked yet frequently used persuasive writing skill among Iranian EFL learners. Following a quasi-experimental design, 52 Iranian upper-intermediat...
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| description | <p>This study examined the potential effects of implementing the E-Mind-Mapping (E-M-M) technique vs. teaching Rhetorical Devices (RDs) on the overlooked yet frequently used persuasive writing skill among Iranian EFL learners. Following a quasi-experimental design, 52 Iranian upper-intermediate EFL learners were conveniently selected and divided into experimental and control groups in which participants in the former were taught the material using MindMeister mind-mapping software, and the ones in the latter experienced learning ethos, pathos, and logos persuasive strategies for 15 ninety-minute sessions. The instruments included the Oxford Quick Placement Test (OQPT) and valid and reliable writing tests in the pre- and post-test phases. The results showed that while the E-M-M technique and teaching RDs enhanced persuasive writing among Iranian EFL learners, the aforementioned effect was considerably more beneficial compared to the influences of the second-mentioned. The outcomes may benefit TEFL, including EFL teachers, learners and teacher trainers, educational technology, and educational psychology.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3fd8b7cd6f0a41ac8dd5415ca0c193cd2025-08-20T03:08:00ZengIslamic Azad University, Isfahan BranchResearch in English Language Pedagogy2588-32592538-42442025-03-01131127Empowering EFL Learners in Persuasive Writing: E-Mind-Mapping (E-M-M) Technique vs. Teaching Rhetorical Devices (RDs)Nasim Nasr-EsfahaniMohsen Mahmoudi-Dehaki<p>This study examined the potential effects of implementing the E-Mind-Mapping (E-M-M) technique vs. teaching Rhetorical Devices (RDs) on the overlooked yet frequently used persuasive writing skill among Iranian EFL learners. Following a quasi-experimental design, 52 Iranian upper-intermediate EFL learners were conveniently selected and divided into experimental and control groups in which participants in the former were taught the material using MindMeister mind-mapping software, and the ones in the latter experienced learning ethos, pathos, and logos persuasive strategies for 15 ninety-minute sessions. The instruments included the Oxford Quick Placement Test (OQPT) and valid and reliable writing tests in the pre- and post-test phases. The results showed that while the E-M-M technique and teaching RDs enhanced persuasive writing among Iranian EFL learners, the aforementioned effect was considerably more beneficial compared to the influences of the second-mentioned. The outcomes may benefit TEFL, including EFL teachers, learners and teacher trainers, educational technology, and educational psychology.</p>https://sanad.iau.ir/journal/relp/Article/1186068electronic mind mapping persuasive strategies persuasive writing mindmeister rhetorical devices |
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| title | Empowering EFL Learners in Persuasive Writing: E-Mind-Mapping (E-M-M) Technique vs. Teaching Rhetorical Devices (RDs) |
| title_full | Empowering EFL Learners in Persuasive Writing: E-Mind-Mapping (E-M-M) Technique vs. Teaching Rhetorical Devices (RDs) |
| title_fullStr | Empowering EFL Learners in Persuasive Writing: E-Mind-Mapping (E-M-M) Technique vs. Teaching Rhetorical Devices (RDs) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Empowering EFL Learners in Persuasive Writing: E-Mind-Mapping (E-M-M) Technique vs. Teaching Rhetorical Devices (RDs) |
| title_short | Empowering EFL Learners in Persuasive Writing: E-Mind-Mapping (E-M-M) Technique vs. Teaching Rhetorical Devices (RDs) |
| title_sort | empowering efl learners in persuasive writing e mind mapping e m m technique vs teaching rhetorical devices rds |
| topic | electronic mind mapping persuasive strategies persuasive writing mindmeister rhetorical devices |
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