The effects of StyleWriter towards Student Motivation in English Writing Assessments

Abstract

This research studies the consequence of using open-source software, which is known as the StyleWriter, on learners’ motivation in learning of English Writing. 60 primary students (30 in the treatment group, 30 in the control group) from a Malaysia primary school were engaged in this study. An ANCOVA analysis that was carried out in this research explained that there was a significantly better score on the group of students who accessed to StyleWriter compared to the group of learners who made used of the MS Words learning technique. Students from the treatment group were also found to be more motivated in learning of the English language. Most of the learners were paid special attention and showed extra self-confidence in learning the English writing method. Though, there was significant difference in the terms of ‘satisfaction’ in learning English involving the both groups. The consequences of this research propose that the combination of computer technology in the teaching and learning of English essay writing in common was helpful.