An analysis of descriptive essay writing among Nigerian undergraduates: An analysis of variance in English writing skills
Background: English writing among Nigerian students prove to be difficult at various academic levels; including pre-university and university levels. Precisely, poor command in English writing among Nigerian students hinders proper academic achievement of most undergraduates.Objective: The objectiv...
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| Language: | English |
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2015
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| Online Access: | http://repo.uum.edu.my/17942/1/AJBAS%20%209%2037%20S%20323-329.pdf http://repo.uum.edu.my/17942/ http://www.ajbasweb.com/old/Ajbas_Special-IPN-Dec%20_2015.html |
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| Institution: | Universiti Utara Malaysia |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Background: English writing among Nigerian students prove to be difficult at various academic levels; including pre-university and university levels. Precisely, poor command in English writing among Nigerian students hinders proper academic
achievement of most undergraduates.Objective: The objective of the present article is to ascertain the level of variation in English writing among Nigerian undergraduate students’ in terms of gender and in terms of major ethnic groups. Results: The findings indicated that the mean scores for the overall scores of the students’ descriptive essay are at an average score. Conclusion: This study affirms that there is crucial need for intervention concerning Nigerian undergraduates’ English writing. As such, the results of the findings are hopeful to contribute and provide insights to Nigerian education
administrative personals, the national education boards, as well as the international
education planners concerning ways of enhancing students’ English writing. |
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