INTEGRATING CRITICAL THINKING TASKS INTO ACADEMIC WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR UZBEK EFL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
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Academic writing; Critical thinking; EFL learners; Uzbek university students; Essay quality; Writing instructionAbstract
This study looks at how Uzbek EFL university students' essay quality is affected when critical thinking exercises are incorporated into academic writing instruction. The study assesses changes in coherence argumentation and evidence use using a quasi-experimental design offering pedagogical implications for enhancing academic writing in Uzbekistan.Downloads
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