Effect of Group Writing Using Genre-Based Approach on Efl Learners’ Competence in Writing Argumentative Essays

Abstract

In English as a foreign language (EFL) education, developing proficient writing skills is crucial for learners. In this domain, the genre of argumentative essays poses a major challenge, as it demands not only proficiency in linguistic but also an understanding of genre conventions and the ability to construct coherent and persuasive arguments. To address this challenge, researchers and educators have explored various instructional approaches to enhance EFL learners’ writing competence. This paper reviews the effect of group writing using genre-based argumentative essays on EFL learners’ writing competence in the context of Chinese universities. It aims to investigate how collaborative writing activities, facilitated by a genre-based approach, can contribute to the improvement of argumentative writing skills among EFL learners.

Keywords: Argumentative essay; EFL learner; genre-based approach; group writing