Philippine E-Journals

View-Think-Write Strategy: Its Effectiveness in Improving Students’ Writing Proficiency

Josephine O. Oted

 

Abstract:

Excellent writing is sure to earn respect. Poor writing, on the contrary, is difficult to understand and leaves a bad impression about the individual. Writing structures and crystallizes one’s thoughts, improving learning in such a way. Writing improves the effectiveness of the person’s word usage in both written and oral forms. For students, writing is a skill to master for them to succeed academically and professionally. Writing well means conveying thoughts, ideas, and facts in simple and clear language. A study conducted in Ohio State University (2009) revealed that students with good writing abilities have an edge over the others. They generally score better than the other students as they can effectively convey what they have learnt in the written examination. Good writing is also required for getting a job after a student completes college. These days, employers look for applicants with good verbal and writing abilities. Every profession requires effective communication, making good writing skills a must.