he Effect of the 6+1 Trait Writing Model on ESP University Students Critical Thinking and Writing Achievement

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the 6+1 trait writing model on ESP university students' critical thinking and writing achievement. It was assumed that students who receive training using the 6+1 trait writing model would reveal greater gains in critical thinking and writing achievement. Six instruments -designed by the researchers- included: (critical thinking skills checklist, writing skills checklist, critical thinking skills test, writing skills test and scoring rubric for critical thinking and analytic scoring rubric for writing) were used for data collection. Results revealed that the traditional method used to teach writing is not as effective as the 6+1 trait writing model that developed critical thinking and writing achievement. The experimental group outdid their counterparts in the control group in critical thinking and writing performance test scores.

A meta-synthesis study on the effect of critical thinking on improving language skills

“…The 6 + 1 trait writing model involves the following components of writing: ideas, organization, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions, and presentation. In regard to writing skill, in a study by Qoura and Zahran (2018), the effectiveness of the 6 + 1 trait writing model on ESP university students' critical thinking and consequently on their writing achievement, was investigated. As a result, critical thinking ability was improved among students using this method, which led to some significant writing achievements.…”

اثر استخدام مدخل نموذج 6ts و المدونة الالکترونیة فی تنمیة مهارات القراءة النقدیة والکتابة فی اللغة الإنجلیزیة لدی طلاب المرحلة الجامعیة

“…Critical thinking is the base for higher-level learning beside improving writing skills (Qoura and Zahran, 2018). Riley (2006) and Ling Liaw (2007) confirmed that critical thinking enables learners to achieve proficiency in language learning.…”

Implementation of Automated Feedback System for Japanese Essays in Intermediate Education

“…Their goals were to remove the factory-like, uninspired essays and encourage students to put more effort into their writing. Research on the 6+1 model indicates a positive effect on the students critical thinking skills and writing [10]. Our long-term research goal is to create an AEF based on the 6+1 writing trait and discover how applying the writing theory can benefit the students.…”