Research Areas
Second language writing, writing assessment, digital literacy, computer-assisted language learning, second language acquisition, multilingualism, sociolinguistics, translation studies, etc.
Publications
in press
Zhang, Z. (in press). Learner engagement and language learning: A narrative inquiry of a successful language learner. The Language Learning Journal.
2020
Zhang, Z. (2020). Engaging with automated writing evaluation (AWE) feedback on L2 writing: Student perceptions and revisions. Assessing Writing, 43, 100439.
2018
Zhang, Z., & Zhang, Y. (2018). Automated writing evaluation (AWE) system: Tapping its potential for learner engagement. IEEE Engineering Management Review. 46(3), 29-33.
2018
Zhang, Z., & Hyland, K. (2018). Student engagement with teacher and automated feedback on L2 writing. Assessing Writing. 36, 90-102.
2017
Zhang, Z. (2017). Student engagement with computer-generated feedback: a case study. ELT Journal. 71(3), 317-328.
2017
Zhang, Z. (2017). EFL students’ response to assessment feedback in English debate: A process-focused perspective. The Asian Journal of Applied Linguistics. 4(2), 197-210.
Professional Community Services
Reviewer for peer-reviewed journals including Journal of Second Language Writing, Computer Assisted Language Learning, Language Teaching Research, The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, The Asian Journal of Applied Linguistics, etc.
Awards & Honors
2017
Reaching Out Award 2016-2017, Education Bureau of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Jun, 2017
