Investigation on the Usage Status of a Support System for Writing English Paragraph Outlines in English Classes
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.58459/icce.2024.4920Abstract
In order to write a persuasive English paragraph, it requires appropriate logical development and related knowledge. But it is difficult especially for English beginners who do not have sufficient knowledge. Therefore, a support prototype system was developed to help learners in writing paragraph outlines. This research aims to clarify issues in use of the support system through user usage and instructor evaluation as part of the evaluation of the system in the classroom environment. Using the cluster diagram diagnostic function and consistency diagnostic function in the system, we were able to diagnose both cluster diagrams and outlines which were drawn and written by students. We were also able to examine the problems or errors that occurred. Based on the results, further investigation, analysis, and system improvements are required. Especially system improvements for the beginners, it is necessary to enrich the explanations of the meanings and roles of labels when drawing the labeled cluster diagrams.