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Reading comprehension exercises online: the effects of feedback, proficiency and interaction.


by Murphy, Philip

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Originally from England, Philip Murphy has taught in Japan since 1990. With a background in computer science and an M.Ed. in TESOL, he is currently working towards a Doctorate in Applied Linguistics at Macquarie University in Sydney Australia. His research interests lie with computer-assisted language learning and promoting learner autonomy. Email: murphy@kanda.kuis.ac.jp Table 1. Descriptive Statistics Type of English Manner Mean SD n feedback proficiency of study

level Elaborative High Alone 10.70 1.75 23

Pair 10.94 2.24 31

Total 10.83 2.03 54

Low Alone 9.13 1.85 24

Pair 10.60 1.65 30

Total 9.94 1.88 54

Total Alone 9.89 1.95 47

Pair 10.77 1.96 61


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