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1. Discourse Knowledge: Understanding of text structures, linguistic features, and genres.
2. Cognitive Process Strategies: Planning, organizing, reviewing, and revising text.
3. Motivation and Self-Efficacy: Beliefs about one's ability to complete writing tasks, influencing motivation and persistence.
4. Basic Writing Skills: Handwriting, keyboarding, spelling, punctuation, and sentence construction.
5. Digital Literacy: Proficiency in using technology for writing, including word processing, editing, and internet searching.
6. Self-Regulation: Coordinating different aspects of writing, including self-monitoring, self-instructions, and goal setting.

Instructional Strategies

1. Strategy Instruction: Teaching students planning, revising, and editing strategies to improve writing quality.
2. Process-Oriented Instruction: Focusing on the writing process, rather than just the product.
3. Self-Efficacy Enhancement: Increasing students' beliefs in their ability to complete writing tasks through instruction and feedback.
4. Technology Integration: Using digital tools to support writing, such as word processing, spell checking, and internet searching.

Implications for Adult Education

1. Emphasize Strategy Instruction: Teach adult learners planning, revising, and editing strategies to improve writing quality.
2. Address Basic Writing Skills: Provide instruction and support for adult learners who struggle with basic writing skills, such as handwriting, spelling, and punctuation.
3. Integrate Digital Literacy: Incorporate technology into writing instruction to enhance adult learners' digital literacy skills.
4. Foster Self-Efficacy: Encourage adult learners to develop a growth mindset and believe in their ability to complete writing tasks.