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This entry examines the role of social media in supporting and assessing writing in English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. It acknowledges the pervasive influence of social platforms, such as Skype, WhatsApp, and Facebook, in language education and communication, as well as on ESL and EFL learners’ writing. It synthesises research on how platforms such as blogs, wikis, and messaging applications facilitate writing development while generating digital traces of learning. The discussion focuses primarily on formative, classroom-based assessment practices, including peer and teacher feedback, self-assessment, and pre- and post-writing tasks. The entry highlights key affordances, challenges, and ethical considerations, offering insights into the effective and responsible use of social media for writing assessment.

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Social Media and Assessment of Writing

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    2026年

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  • Wenli Wu,
  • Qing Ma

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This entry examines the role of social media in supporting and assessing writing in English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. It acknowledges the pervasive influence of social platforms, such as Skype, WhatsApp, and Facebook, in language education and communication, as well as on ESL and EFL learners’ writing. It synthesises research on how platforms such as blogs, wikis, and messaging applications facilitate writing development while generating digital traces of learning. The discussion focuses primarily on formative, classroom-based assessment practices, including peer and teacher feedback, self-assessment, and pre- and post-writing tasks. The entry highlights key affordances, challenges, and ethical considerations, offering insights into the effective and responsible use of social media for writing assessment.