An Action Research to Develop the Writing Skills in English Among VIII Standard Students
Keerthana R S
INTRODUCTION
Research is defined as the creation of new knowledge or the use of existing knowledge in a new and creative way so as to generate new concepts, methodologies and understandings. This could include synthesis and analysis of previous research to the extent that it leads to a new and creative outcomes. According to John.W.Creswell, “ research is a process of steps used to collect data and analyze information to increase our understanding of a topic or issue.” It consists of three steps pose a question, collect data to answer the question and present an answer to the question.
Action research is a powerful tool for improving education and generating practical knowledge. This methodology allows for a collaborative approach to problem-solving, where researchers and practitioners work together to generate solutions to specific problems.It is critically reflective. The need for reflection exists in times when current action does not produce the desired results, and change is needed. This is why action research is often concerned with change in practice. The need for critical reflection is the reason why action research is ‘cyclic’ it calls for a process that has reflection as a fundamental part of each cycle.A final fundamental characteristic of action research is that it is concerned with the improvement of practice.
Writing is one of the four skills - LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) in language learning. It is a the system of written symbols, representing the sounds, syllables or words of language with different mechanisms - Capitalization, Spelling and Punctuation, Word form and Function. Generally, it is very important skill in which communication is transmitted more through writing than any other type of media. Writing in English, especially writing creativity or independently is usually a challenging endeavor for learners. Gathering ideas, organizing them in the right order, maintaining the flow of writing, writing error - free and cohesive sentences and using attractive expressions are some of the areas they faces challenges in. All these problems are hindrances occur as most of the learners do not possess a good knowledge of the process of writing.
In the present study, the investigator analyzes the problems faced by the students among VIII standard in the development of writing skills in English. For investigating it, action research is used as solving the problem and to find an immediate solution for the improvement of developing writing skills.