The findings showed that collaborative writings were slightly shorter than individual writings but observably more accurate and slightly grammatically and lexically more complex. Furthermore, collaboratively produced writings had more main ideas and supporting ideas, as well more high-leveled words with clearer and more logical organization. In addition, students had both positive and negative attitudes after the first time of implementation but all students positively reacted toward collaborative writing after two writing cycles. Some students felt angry and uncomfortable because of bad relationship, different opinions and the length of time of the group activity. Changes in students’ grouping were applied. Students felt more interested, motivated and engaged in writing lessons when collaborating with group members and they could improve not only English writing skill but also speaking skill and build up teamwork and social skills. However, training in group skills and precautions in grouping need to be taken into consideration for the desired outcomes.
Readership Map
Content Distribution
The findings showed that collaborative writings were slightly shorter than individual writings but observably more accurate and slightly grammatically and lexically more complex. Furthermore, collaboratively produced writings had more main ideas and supporting ideas, as well more high-leveled words with clearer and more logical organization. In addition, students had both positive and negative attitudes after the first time of implementation but all students positively reacted toward collaborative writing after two writing cycles. Some students felt angry and uncomfortable because of bad relationship, different opinions and the length of time of the group activity. Changes in students’ grouping were applied. Students felt more interested, motivated and engaged in writing lessons when collaborating with group members and they could improve not only English writing skill but also speaking skill and build up teamwork and social skills. However, training in group skills and precautions in grouping need to be taken into consideration for the desired outcomes.
