ABSTRACT
The focus of this chapter, which draws from the findings of 63 reports of research, is second language written text, specifically grammatical issues. These issues are divided into six basic categories: parts of speech/ form classes, sentence elements, sentence processes, functional element classes, sentence qualities, and mechanics. The organizing principle for the ordering of these categories is most to least findings. The order of presentation of these categories and their subcategories is indicated in the chapter outline below.
