Investigating Academic Writing: An Application of Syntactic Complexity Analysis
| Author | Alnajjar, Hessa Ahmed Yahya | |
|---|---|---|
| metadata.dc.contributor.department | University of Bahrain, College of Arts, Department of English Language and Literature | |
| metadata.dc.date.accessioned | 2026-09-20T15:51:24Z | |
| Publication date | 2025 | |
| Degree level | Master | |
| Abstract | Abstract : This study examines the relationship between syntactic complexity and writing proficiency in EFL learners' texts across three academic levels: Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, and Advanced. The study utilized the Tool for the Automatic Analysis of Syntactic Sophistication and Complexity to analyze the syntactic complexity indices detected in students' texts. These indices were statistically compared across academic levels and examined in relation to TOEFL writing proficiency descriptors to evaluate their diagnostic validity. The study conducted a close analysis of recurrent syntactic error patterns and developmental shifts in clause versus phrase density. It was guided by the Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written English model. The findings revealed a progression from clause-based to phrasal syntactic structures in advanced-level texts and a notable decrease in syntactic error frequency. The results contribute to the growing body of research on automated syntactic analysis in EFL contexts, highlighting the importance of integrating both structural and usage-based measures in writing assessment and instruction. Keywords: writing proficiency, syntactic complexity indices, syntactic errors, TOEFL norms, LGSWE model | |
| metadata.dc.identifier.other | Drupal node 4667 | |
| metadata.dc.identifier.other | https://digitalrepository.uob.edu.bh/en/dar/investigating-academic-writing-application-syntactic-complexity-analysis | |
| metadata.dc.identifier.uri | http://165.227.56.122/handle/123456789/7162 | |
| Language | en | |
| Link | https://digitalrepository.uob.edu.bh/en/_flysystem/fedora/2026-02/002431_investigating_academic_writing_an_application_of_syntactic_complexity_analysis.pdf | |
| Title | Investigating Academic Writing: An Application of Syntactic Complexity Analysis | |
| Type | Master's Thesis | |
| College | College of Arts | |
| Department | English Language and Literature |
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