The Use of LDOCE4 on CD-ROM in EFL Students’ Writing: a Case Study

【摘要】 This case study examines the use of LDOCE4 on CD-ROM in EFL students’writing.Four participants at different proficiency levels were invited to write a composition on a given title.They were then asked to revise their compositions twice,first using the paper dictionary,and secondly using the CD-ROM.Based on a comparison of the two versions,the following conclusions were drawn:1 The CD-ROM is generally more beneficial to EFL students’writing than the paper dictionary.2 Al though the CD-ROM is helpful,it is not a panacea.3 The CD-ROM can provide little help to lower intermediate learners.更多还原

【Abstract】 This case study examines the use of LDOCE4 on CD-ROM in EFL students’ writing. Four participants at different proficiency levels were invited to write a composition on a given title. They were then asked to revise their compositions twice,first using the paper dictionary,and secondly using the CD-ROM. Based on a comparison of the two versions,the following conclusions were drawn: 1 The CD-ROM is generally more beneficial to EFL students’ writing than the paper dictionary. 2 Al though the CD-ROM is helpful,it is not a panacea. 3 The CD-ROM can provide little help to lower intermediate learners.更多还原