精品文档---下载后可任意编辑非英语专业大学生英语写作僵化现象讨论的开题报告Title: An Investigation into the Phenomenon of Stiffness in English Writing among Non-English Major College StudentsBackground and Significance:With the increasing importance of globalization, English writing skills have become an essential element for students' academic and professional success. However, many non-English major college students, especially those in China, often show stiffness in their English writing. That is, their writing style is uniform, lacking flexibility, and diversity, which may affect their communication effectiveness and creativity. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the phenomenon of stiffness in English writing among non-English major college students and find out the reasons behind it.Research Questions:1. What is the extent of stiffness in English writing among non-English major college students?2. What are the causes of stiffness in English writing among non-English major college students?3. What strategies can be employed to reduce stiffness in English writing among non-English major college students?Methodology:The study will adopt a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, and text analysis. Firstly, a survey will be administered to non-English major college students to evaluate the level of stiffness in their English writing. Secondly, semi-structured interviews will be conducted with a small group of participants to explore the causes of stiffness in their English writing. Finally, the writing texts of participants will be collected and analyzed to investigate the language features and patterns that contribute to stiffness in English writing.Expected Outcomes:This study is expected to contribute new insights into the phenomenon of stiffness in English writing among non-English major college students. The results are expected to identify the major causes of stiffness in English writing and provide useful strategies for reducing it. Additionally, the research findings will help teachers design effective teaching methods to improve students' English writing skills in colleges and universities.
