ENHANCING WRITING SKILLS THROUGH MULTIMODAL COMPOSITION
Keywords:
writing, multimodal composition, multimodal texts, mixed-methods approach;Abstract
This study investigates the impact of multimodal composition on the development of writing skills among university students. Using a mixed-methods approach, we examined how creating multimodal texts (combining written language with visual, audio, and interactive elements) affects students' writing fluency, rhetorical awareness, and critical thinking. Preliminary results suggest that multimodal composition can significantly enhance students' engagement with the writing process and contribute to overall improvement in their writing abilities. The study underscores the potential of multimodal approaches in modern literacy education.
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