This observational analysis identifies common grammatical errors in first-year English majors' writing, highlighting causes like mother tongue interference and lack of practice.
Key Points
Students frequently made grammatical errors, especially in collocations and word forms, impacting their writing clarity.
Collocations accounted for 32.95% of errors, followed by word form at 17.90%, indicating key areas for improvement.
Interviews revealed that lack of grammar knowledge and proofreading skills were significant contributors to these errors.
Students expressed that time constraints severely affected their ability to write and proofread their work.