COGNITIVE LOAD AND IDEA GENERATION IN TIMED ACADEMIC ESSAY WRITING BY EFL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Keywords:
timed writing, cognitive load, academic writing, EFL learners, university students in Uzbekistan, writing quality, IELTS-style assessment.Abstract
This study investigates the impact of cognitive load induced by time constraints on idea generation and the overall quality of academic writing among EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners. It analyzes differences in textual coherence, lexical diversity, and the level of content development in timed and untimed essay tasks completed by university students. The research also provides important conclusions regarding the influence of time limitations on higher-order cognitive processes involved in writing.
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