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    Analyzing and Overcoming Fossilization in EFL Writing
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Filosofía, Letras y Ciencias de la Educación, 2025-10-21) Erraez Sanmartin, Emilia Salome; Garcia Illescas, Jacqueline Elizabeth; Calle Calle, María Daniela
    Fossilization in writing, understood as the errors that persist despite continuous instruction, remains a recurring problem among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. Therefore, this study aims to identify the most common fossilized writing errors, as well as explore effective strategies to address this phenomenon. To achieve this, a qualitative research synthesis was conducted by analyzing 20 empirical studies published between 2010 and 2024. The studies were examined based on five analytical dimensions: geographical distribution, methodological approach, causes of writing fossilization, most common errors, and strategies to overcome them. The findings reveal that the most recurring errors among EFL students are related to the incorrect use of articles and prepositions, as well as improper spelling. It is worth noting that these errors generally arise from the influence of learners’ native language, as they rely on its grammatical structures when trying to use the target language. Additionally, the results showed that cognitive strategies, particularly explicit feedback provided by the teacher, are among the most effective and recommended approaches for addressing fossilization in EFL students' writing.