My Chapter 2: Literature Review (Updated Version)

This study sought to investigate to what extent the APB English lecturers in UiTM campuses perceive the use of social network services (SNSs) in teaching writing. Additionally, it ascertains the strengths and weaknesses of integrating SNSs in the ESL writing classroom. Furthermore, investigation was also carried out to determine the social-network related activities conducted by the lecturers to enhance the students writing skills in the ESL classroom. In chapter 2, literature review was done on related field which focuses on social network services (SNSs), how educators perceive its uses in the ESL writing classroom, the benefits and drawbacks and social-network related activities that have been used to improve students’ writing skills. The chapter also illustrates valuable information from the past researchers regarding the current research being done.

Below are the list of subtopics that will be reviewing past researches in the related field: 

1) Social Network Services (SNSs)

2) Social Network Services (SNSs) in Education

3) Social Network Services (SNSs) in Higher Education

4) Educators' Perception on Integrating SNSs 

5) Strengths of Integrating SNSs in the ESL Writing Classroom

6) Weaknesses of Integrating SNSs in the ESL Writing Classroom

7) Social-Network Related Activities