International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications - 2023 : Attitudes Towards Writing in English Among Diploma Students: A Case Study

Siti Norashikin, Ishak (2023) International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications - 2023 : Attitudes Towards Writing in English Among Diploma Students: A Case Study. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 13 (3). pp. 8-29. ISSN 2250 - 3153

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Abstract

This study investigated Diploma students' attitudes and factors affecting their attitudes toward writing in English. The participants of the study were (n=120), Diploma in TESL students (n=60), and Diploma in Accountancy (n=60) from a private institution. The study used a descriptive quantitative design. The primary data collection instrument used in this study was a questionnaire survey divided into sections; Sections A and B, with close-ended and open-ended questions, and Section C, the Likert scale questionnaire. The study's findings showed that the Diploma in TESL group has more positive and negative attitudes towards English writing than the Diploma Accountancy group. Factors such as interest, motivation, writing anxiety, literacy skills, and the influence of native language affect Diploma students' attitudes towards writing in English. Hence, the researchers have recommended several ways lecturers and Diploma students can instill and adopt positive attitudes toward writing in English. In short, this study will help Diploma students discover the importance of writing in English, which will benefit both the lecturers and undergraduates, especially in higher institutions.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Writing, Attitude, Diploma TESL, Diploma Accountancy, Liker-scale questionnaire
Divisions:	Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS)
Depositing User:	LIBRARY2 UPTM
Date Deposited:	21 Jul 2025 06:45
Last Modified:	21 Jul 2025 06:45
URI:	http://eprints.kuptm.edu.my/id/eprint/4917

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