A Bibliometric Overview and Research Mapping of Automated Writing Evaluation in EFL and TEFL Contexts

Automated writing evaluation (AWE) has become an increasingly significant tool in English as a foreign language (EFL) and teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) instruction. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric and mapping analysis of AWE-related research published between January 2008 and February 2025, drawing data from the Web of Science database. The primary objective is to uncover prevailing research patterns, commonly used methodologies and research gaps. A dataset of 72