The Influence of Writing Prompts on Student Creativity and Expression
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https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v10i3p348Keywords:
Writing, Writing Prompts, Critical Thinking, ExpressionAbstract
Writing exercises are well known as effective teaching aids in the field of education. Prompts encourage creativity and expression by giving students particular themes or ideas to write about. The goal of this article is to examine how writing prompts affect students’ creativity and expression, emphasizing the ways in which they foster original thought, personal expression, and aid in getting through creative blockages.
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