Applying Shimo-supported concept maps, mind maps, and argument maps to assist students' argumentative writing

Fan SU*, Di ZOU*

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Abstract

This study investigates the effects of using Shimo-supported concept maps, mind maps, and argument maps as prewriting strategies on college students' argumentative writing achievements, writing behaviors and critical thinking tendency. A mixed-method research method is applied. Ideally, 180 participants are recruited and divided into three groups learning concept mapping, mind mapping, and argument mapping, respectively. The eight-week pre-test, post-test, and delay-post design are implemented. The collected quantitative data, i.e., writing scores and questionnaire results are analyzed by repeated measures of analysis of variance (ANOVA), one-way ANOVA, and paired t tests. Students' writing behaviors archived by Shimo are coded and analyzed using lag sequential analysis. Students' perceptions are explored through semi-structured interviews and coded by thematic analysis. This is the initial proposal of the present study within which the researchers plan to discover the appropriate mapping-based prewriting strategies to prepare students before their formal argumentative writing.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2022 IEEE International Conference on Behavioural and Social Computing, BESC 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9798350398144
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes
Event9th IEEE International Conference on Behavioural and Social Computing, BESC 2022 - Matsuyama, Japan
Duration: 29 Oct 202231 Oct 2022

Conference

Conference9th IEEE International Conference on Behavioural and Social Computing, BESC 2022
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityMatsuyama
Period29/10/2231/10/22

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Keywords

  • argument map
  • argumentation
  • concept map
  • mind map
  • prewriting strategies
  • Shimo

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