Chapter 1. The study of L2 writing processes

Abstract

This introductory chapter serves two main purposes. One is to contextualize the book within the larger professional discussion, which we do through a look-back approach in order to provide a synthetic review of the main lines of research in the study of L2 writing processes and the main research instruments employed. The second aim of the chapter is to introduce readers to the aims, structure, and contents of the book.