| Acknowledgements | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-8页 |
| Abstract | 第8-9页 |
| CONTENTS | 第10-12页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第12-16页 |
| 1.1 Background of the study | 第12-13页 |
| 1.2 Reasons for the study and its significance | 第13-14页 |
| 1.3 An overall structure of this study | 第14-16页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第16-30页 |
| 2.1 Definition and role of feedback | 第16-17页 |
| 2.2 Categories of feedback | 第17-19页 |
| 2.2.1 Text-specific feedback and general feedback | 第17-18页 |
| 2.2.2 Direct feedback and indirect feedback | 第18页 |
| 2.2.3 Content-focused feedback and form-focused feedback | 第18-19页 |
| 2.3 The theoretical basis of giving feedback on students’ writing | 第19-21页 |
| 2.3.1 Process approach to writing | 第19页 |
| 2.3.2 Theory of the zone of proximal development | 第19-21页 |
| 2.4 Studies on English writing feedback abroad | 第21-26页 |
| 2.4.1 Studies on teacher feedback abroad | 第21-23页 |
| 2.4.2 Studies on peer feedback abroad | 第23-26页 |
| 2.5 Studies on English writing feedback in China | 第26-30页 |
| 2.5.1 Studies on teacher feedback in China | 第26-28页 |
| 2.5.2 Studies on peer feedback in China | 第28-30页 |
| Chapter 3 Research Methodology | 第30-36页 |
| 3.1 Research questions | 第30页 |
| 3.2 Research subjects and pedagogic settings | 第30-31页 |
| 3.3 Research procedures | 第31-32页 |
| 3.4 Research instruments | 第32页 |
| 3.5 Data collection | 第32-33页 |
| 3.6 Data analysis | 第33-36页 |
| Chapter 4 Results and Discussion | 第36-53页 |
| 4.1 A comparison of teacher feedback and peer feedback in form and content | 第36-40页 |
| 4.2 The revision effects of teacher feedback and peer feedback | 第40-48页 |
| 4.2.1 The relationship between comment types and revision rate | 第41-45页 |
| 4.2.2 Students’ response to teacher feedback and peer feedback | 第45-48页 |
| 4.3 Students’ attitude toward teacher feedback and peer feedback | 第48-53页 |
| 4.3.1 Students’ assessment of teacher feedback and peer feedback at present | 第49-51页 |
| 4.3.2 Students’ future expectations from teacher feedback and peer feedback | 第51-53页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusions and Implications | 第53-58页 |
| 5.1 Major findings of the study | 第53-55页 |
| 5.2 Pedagogical implications for EFL writing instruction | 第55-56页 |
| 5.3 Limitations and suggestions for further research | 第56-58页 |
| References | 第58-63页 |
| Appendix 1 | 第63-67页 |
| Appendix 2 | 第67页 |
