Preface List of Abbreviations List of Tables List of Figures Chapter One Overview of the Study 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Developments in Studies on L1 Writing 1.3 Developments in Studies on L2 Writing 1.4 Statement of Problems 1.5 Method and Purpose of the Study 1.6 Structure of the Book Chapter Two Theoretical Orientations to Writing Processes 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Cognitive Models of the Writing Process 2.3 Socio—cognitive Models of the Writing Process 2.4 Sociocultural Theory and the Writing Process 2.5 Activity Theory and the Writing Process 2.6 Chapter Summary Chapter Three Previous Studies on EFL Writing Processes 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Studies on Planning Processes 3.2.1 Nature of Planning Processes 3.2.2 Types of Planning Processes 3.2.3 Factors Influencing Planning Processes 3.2.4 Effects of Planning Processes on Writing Performance 3.3 Studies on Generating Processes 3.3.1 Language Choices in Generating Processes 3.3.2 Focus of Ideas in Generating Processes 3.3.3 Role of Proficiency Level in Generating Processes 3.3.4 Writing Tools and Generating Processes 3.4 Studies on Revising Processes 3.4.1 Nature of Revision in Writing Processes 3.4.2 Variations in Revising Behaviors 3.4.3 Strategies Used in Revising Processes 3.5 Chinese Studies on EFL Writing Processes 3.6 Research Gaps and Research Objectives 3.7 Chapter Summary Chapter Four Methodology of the Study 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Think—aloud Protocols 4.3 Stimulated Recalls 4.4 Computer—aided Methods 4.4.1 Keystroke Logging 4.4.2 Inputlog 4.4.3 Automated Essay Scoring 4.5 Chapter Summary Chapter Five Planning in the Text—producing Processes 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Design of the Study 5.2.1 Participants 5.2.2 Sources of Data 5.2.3 Data Collection 5.2.4 Data Analysis 5.3 Results and Findings 5.3.1 Overall Temporal Features of Planning Processes 5.3.2 Temporal Features of Planning Processes by Writing Tool 5.3.3 Temporal Features of Planning Processes by Group 5.4 Discussion 5.4.1 Shared Features of Planning Time Allocation 5.4.2 Balanced Planning Time of More Proficient Students 5.4.3 Decreases in Pre—writing Planning Time 5.5 Chapter Summary Chapter Six Generating in the Text—producing Processes 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Design of the Study 6.2.1 Participants 6.2.2 Sources of Data 6.2.3 Data Collection 6.2.4 Data Analysis 6.3 Results and Findings 6.3.1 Overall Features of Generating Processes 6.3.2 Features of Generating Processes by Group 6.3.3 Features of Generating Processes by Writing Tool 6.4 Discussion 6.4.1 Large Time Proportion of Generating Processes 6.4.2 Common Use of L1 in L2 Generating Processes 6.4.3 Reduction of Generating Time in Keyboard Writing 6.5 Chapter Summary Chapter Seven Revising in the Text—producing Processes 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Design of the Study 7.2.1 Participants 7.2.2 Sources of Data 7.2.3 Data Collection 7.2.4 Data Analysis 7.3 Results and Discussion 7.3.1 Features of Online Revising Processes 7.3.2 Types of Online Revisions 7.3.3 Focuses of Online Revising Processes 7.4 Chapter Summary Chapter Eight Apprehension in the Text—producing Processes 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Design of the Study 8.2.1 Participants 8.2.2 Sources of Data 8.2.3 Data Collection 8.2.4 Data Analysis 8.3 Results and Discussion 8.3.1 Overall Situation of Writing Apprehension 8.3.2 Sources of Writing Apprehension 8.3.3 Possible Ways to Reduce Writing Apprehension 8.4 Chapter Summary …… Chapter Nine Reader Awareness in the Text—producing Processes Chapter Ten Thinking Medium in the Text—producing Processes Chapter Eleven Toward a Mechanism of Text Production in L2 Writing Chapter Twelve Conclusion References Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Appendix 5 Appendix 6 Appendix 7 Appendix 8 Appendix 9 Appendix 10 Acknowledgements