Investigating teachers’ and students’ attitudes towards the role of researche paper in enhancing EFL learners' autonomy
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2018
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University of Oum El Bouaghi
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The current study sheds light on the role of the research paper as an effective tool to enhance EFL students' autonomy at Larbi Ben M'Hidi university of Oum El Bouaghi during the academic year 2017/ 2018. A descriptive method has been used to confirm the hypothesis, which states that making research papers would enhance learners' autonomy. As a research tool, we used two questionnaires for gathering data from both teachers and students in the department of English at the University of Larbi Ben M'Hidi. One questionnaire was designed for Master two students and another one for teachers at the department. The findings of students' and teachers' questionnaires revealed that the use of research paper helps students to enhance their autonomous learning. Both respondents showed positive attitudes towards the questions asked and the topic of the research. Students' questionnaire results stressed the vital role that a research paper writing plays in giving the learners more space to practice their autonomy. Additionally, teachers' questionnaire results emphasized that master two students benefit when conducting research papers. They stressed the significant role that conducting research plays in giving students a chance to gain more knowledge and enhance their writing skills and self-autonomy. Based on the results obtained, it can be stated that a research paper is effective for enhancing EFL learners' autonomy.
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Autonomy, EFL student, Research Paper