• Ghulam Haider

  Author

This article discusses that attribution theory can be helpful in interpreting
how L2 student writers view the writing process. Attribution theory has its roots in the
field of social psychology which describes the way people interpret the reasons of
happenings, their own behavior, as well as other people’s behavior. This article also
describes the basics of this theory, the results of research that was conducted on the
attributional styles of Inter, F. Sc (Pre-Med, Pre-Engg) students are presented. In the
end , general suggestions of attribution theory for the ESL composition teaching are
presented for writing instructors in Pakistan.

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