The Effect of Processing Depth on ESL Reading Comprehension.

Perkins, Kyle; Brutten, Sheila R.

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ERIC Number: EJ451286

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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The Effect of Processing Depth on ESL Reading Comprehension.

Perkins, Kyle; Brutten, Sheila R.

Journal of Research in Reading, v15 n2 p67-81 Sep 1992

Investigates the effect of depth of processing on second-language reading comprehension. Finds that questions which entailed shallow cognitive processing (factual ones) are easier to answer than those which entail deeper cognitive processing (generalization and inference questions). (SR)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, English (Second Language), Higher Education, Reading Comprehension, Reading Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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