Promoting learner autonomy to increase self-efficacy through meta-cognitive strategy for effective writing

Writing in a foreign language is found difficult because of including a number of individual differences which directly affect the language learning process and the outcomes of learning. Moreover, writing is a complex and important process of language learning. Some researches on writing have shown the importance of the terms like meta-cognitive strategies, self efficacy, learner autonomy which is accepted essential part of producing new language items. Furthermore; these terms are absolutely effective on developing writing and producing longer and more quality texts. This study aims to meet the need for exploring the effect of self efficacy and meta-cognitive strategies on a foreign language writing in a detailed way.The study was conducted on 40 participants from 8th grade students in Yemişli Primary school in Karataş.Pre-test and post-test design was adopted