| Acknowledgements | 第5-6页 |
| Abstract in English | 第6-7页 |
| Abstract in Chinese | 第8-11页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第11-17页 |
| 1.1 Research Background | 第11-13页 |
| 1.2 Purpose and Significance of the Study | 第13-15页 |
| 1.3 Outline of the Thesis | 第15-17页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第17-27页 |
| 2.1 Definition of Formative assessment | 第17-18页 |
| 2.2 Features of Formative Assessment | 第18-19页 |
| 2.2.1 Clear Learning Goals and Criteria | 第18页 |
| 2.2.2 Descriptive Feedback | 第18-19页 |
| 2.2.3 Motivating Students to be in Charge of Their Own Learning | 第19页 |
| 2.3 Forms of Formative Assessment | 第19-22页 |
| 2.3.1 Self-assessment | 第19-20页 |
| 2.3.2 Peer-assessment | 第20-21页 |
| 2.3.3 Teacher Feedback | 第21-22页 |
| 2.4 Rationale of Interest | 第22页 |
| 2.5 Previous Studies on Formative Assessment in Foreign Language Teaching at Home | 第22-25页 |
| 2.6 Previous Studies on Formative Assessment in Foreign Language Teaching abroad | 第25-26页 |
| 2.7 Summary | 第26-27页 |
| Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework | 第27-33页 |
| 3.1 Constructivism | 第27-28页 |
| 3.2 Humanism | 第28-29页 |
| 3.3 Multiple Intelligence Theory | 第29-30页 |
| 3.4 Summary | 第30-33页 |
| Chapter 4 Research Methodology | 第33-49页 |
| 4.1 Research Questions | 第33页 |
| 4.2 Participants | 第33-34页 |
| 4.3 Instruments | 第34-35页 |
| 4.4 Action Research Design | 第35-47页 |
| 4.4.1 Mobilization, Investigation and Analysis before the Action Research | 第36-38页 |
| 4.4.2 Action Design and Action Implementation | 第38页 |
| 4.4.3 Reflection and Evaluation of the Action Research | 第38页 |
| 4.4.4 Procedures of Implementation of the Action Research | 第38-47页 |
| 4.5 Data Collection and Analysis | 第47-49页 |
| Chapter 5 Results and Discussion | 第49-65页 |
| 5.1 Evaluation of Students‘ Interest in Writing | 第49-54页 |
| 5.1.1 Results of Students‘ Writing Interest | 第49-50页 |
| 5.1.2 Results of Students‘ Self-efficacy | 第50-51页 |
| 5.1.3 Results of Students‘ Writing Strategies | 第51-53页 |
| 5.1.4 Results of Students‘ Goal setting | 第53-54页 |
| 5.2 Evaluation of Students‘ Writing Proficiency | 第54-60页 |
| 5.2.1 From the Perspective of Test Scores | 第54-58页 |
| 5.2.2 From the Perspective of Writing Analysis | 第58-60页 |
| 5.3 Discussion | 第60-63页 |
| 5.3.1 Participants‘ Writing Interest | 第60-61页 |
| 5.3.2 Participants‘ Writing Proficiency | 第61-63页 |
| 5.4 Summary | 第63-65页 |
| Chapter 6 Conclusions | 第65-72页 |
| 6.1 Major Findings | 第65-67页 |
| (1) Increasing Students‘ Interest in English Writing | 第65页 |
| (2) Better Use of Writing Strategies | 第65-66页 |
| (3) Increasing Attention Focus on Content and Organization | 第66页 |
| (4) Promoting Students‘ Writing Proficiency | 第66-67页 |
| 6.2 Pedagogical Implications | 第67-70页 |
| 6.2.1 The Necessity of Formative Assessment | 第67页 |
| 6.2.2 Involving More Students in Assessment | 第67-68页 |
| 6.2.3 Diversifying the Evaluation System | 第68页 |
| 6.2.4 Providing Effective Feedback | 第68页 |
| 6.2.5 Differentiating Classroom Activities | 第68-69页 |
| 6.2.6 Polishing Teacher Knowledge and Skills | 第69-70页 |
| 6.3 Limitations of the Study | 第70页 |
| 6.4 Suggestions for Further Study | 第70-72页 |
| References | 第72-76页 |
| Appendix Ⅰ Questionnaire | 第76-78页 |
| Appendix Ⅱ Interviews | 第78-79页 |
| Appendix Ⅲ Pre-test writing & Post-test writing | 第79-83页 |
| Appendix Ⅳ Evaluation Forms | 第83-86页 |
| Appendix Ⅴ Writing Criteria for the National Matriculation English Tests | 第86-88页 |
| Appendix Ⅵ The Presentation of Students‘ Writing Assignment | 第88页 |
