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PREFACE

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

 1.1 Background of the Study

 1.2 Significance of the Study

 1.3 Research Questions

 1.4 Methodological Framework

 1.5 Definition of Key Terms

 1.6 Overview of the Dissertation

CHAPTER 2 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

 2.1 Shifting Conceptions of Validity in Language Testing

 2.2 Reconceptualizing Validity for Classroom Assessment

 2.3 Conceptual Framework for the Study

 2.4 Summary

CHAPTER 3 ESL/EFL WRITING THEORY

 3.1 ESL/EFL Writing Ability

 3.2 ESIdEFL Writing Strategy

 3.3 ESL/EFL Writing Motivation

 3.4 Summary

CHAPTER 4 PORTFOLIO-BASED WRITING ASSESSMENT.

 4.1 Paradigm Shift in Educational Assessment

 4.2 Portfolio Assessment in Language Education

 4.3 Portfolio-based Writing Assessment

 4.4 Summary

CHAPTER 5 METHODOLOGY

 5.1 Introduction

 5.2 Context

 5.3 Participants

 5.4 The Researcher's Role

 5.5 Design

 5.6 Instruments

 5.7 Procedures

 5.8 Data Analysis

 5.9 Trustworthiness

CHAPTER 6 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

  6.1 Preliminary Data Analyses

  6.2 Results for Research Questions

  6.3 Summary

CHAPTER 7 CONCLUSIONS

  7.1 Discussion of the Findings

  7.2 Conclusions of the Study

  7.3 Implications for Portfolio Assessment Project

  7.4 Contributions and Limitations of the Study

  7.5 Recommendations for Future Research

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APPENDICES

 Appendix A PBWA design: Principles and Procedures

 Appendix B1 Analytic Rating Rubrics (Preliminary Version)

 Appendix B2 Analytic Rating Rubrics (Final Version)

 Appendix C Questionnaire on Writing Strategy

 Appendix D Writing Apprehension (Motivation) Scale

 Appendix E Guidelines for T-units

 Appendix F A structured Classroom Observation Sheet

 Appendix G Questionnaire on Experiences in Writing Course

 Appendix H Interview Protocol for Students

 Appendix I 1 Questionnaire on Attitude to English Writing Assessment  (Class A)

 Appendix I 2 Questionnaire on Attitude to English Writing Assessment  (Class B)

 Appendix J  Independent Samples Test of Pre-project Strategy

 Appendix K Independent Samples Test of Pre-project Writing Products

 Appendix L Writing Class Experiences

 Appendix M Exploratory Factor Analysis of Writing Strategy Questionnaire in Pilot Study

 Appendix N Reliability of Writing Strategy Questionnaire in Qilot Study

 Appendix O A Sample of TextAnalysis: Identifying Errors and T-units

 Appendix P A Sample of Student Journal

 Appendix Q A Sample of Student Interview Transcript

 Appendix R A Sample of Student Reflective Essay