Typologies of written corrective feedback

Written corrective feedback (WCF) aims to enhance students' writing skills by providing feedback on their texts, which can be done using a variety of strategies. This entry reviews different typologies of WCF focusing on the characterization of feedback types (direct, indirect, and metalinguistic). Updated classifications are provided to address terminological inconsistencies and a more detailed categorization. The importance of understanding WCF typologies for both teachers and researchers is emphasized, and insights offered into how feedback strategies are defined and may be implemented in the classroom.