JPSY_V1_N1_A2 Mohammad Ali Salmani-Nodoushan Journal on Educational Psychology 2230 – 7141 1 1 15 18 Cognitive Orientation, EFL writing, Rhetorical Organization The present paper underscores the importance of the cognitive orientation of EFL students in their success in writing courses. A few suggestions are made as to how EFL teachers can put their students on the right cognitive path in their writings. May - July 2007 Copyright & copy; 2007 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=453