FOSTERING SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION: ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF ESSAY WRITING INTERVENTION ON PRE-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL STUDENTS' WRITING PROFICIENCY

Farah Alias Ghani

Authors

Farah Alias Ghani Centre For Languages and General Studies, Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences, Cyberjaya, Malaysia

Keywords:

Scientific communication, essay writing intervention, writing proficiency

Abstract

This study delves into the realm of scientific communication by assessing the effects of an essay writing intervention on the writing proficiency of pre-university medical students. Effective scientific communication is crucial for conveying complex concepts and research findings. In the context of medical education, the ability to communicate scientific information clearly and coherently is paramount. This research explores the impact of a targeted essay writing intervention on enhancing students' writing skills. Through a pre-post intervention design, writing proficiency was evaluated using a rubric that assessed clarity, organization, use of evidence, and adherence to scientific conventions. The findings provide insights into the efficacy of the intervention in fostering scientific communication skills among pre-university medical students.

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