A Qualitative Study of Writing Deficiency Among Second-Year Nursing Students at Kurdistan Technical Institute, Iraq
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https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v9i4p164Keywords:
EFL Learners, English Language, Language Barriers, Difficulties in Writing, Writing Skills, Kurdistan Technical Institute, Kurdish StudentsAbstract
One of the most widely spoken languages in the whole world is English by far. On the other hand, writing in English has traditionally been one of the most challenging aspects for students studying it. One of the main issues facing EFL students in most academic settings today is, improving their writing skills. Thus, this article investigates why second-year nursing students at Kurdistan Technical Institute struggle with writing. Participants in this study were ten second-year students at Kurdistan Technical Institute (KTI) in Kurdistan, Iraq, during the academic year 2022–2023. There were five male and five female participants. The qualitative method was used to collect data. Male and female students were interviewed in semi-structured interviews to get the data. This investigation revealed that the participants struggled with the main four writing weaknesses: grammar deficiency, knowledge and understanding, lack of experience, and absence of academic qualifications.
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