THE INFLUENCE OF READING HABITS ON WRITING SKILLS AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between reading habits and writing skills among high school students. Previous research has suggested that frequent reading can positively impact various aspects of writing, such as vocabulary, grammar, and overall writing quality. However, the specific nature of this relationship in the high school context is not well understood.
The present study surveyed 300 high school students to assess their reading habits, including the frequency, duration, and types of material read. Students also completed a standardized writing assessment to evaluate their writing skills across key dimensions like organization, development, and mechanics.
The results indicate a significant positive correlation between students’ reading habits and their writing skills. Students who reported reading more frequently, for longer durations, and across a wider range of genres demonstrated notably stronger writing performance compared to their peers with less developed reading habits. Further analysis revealed that certain reading behaviors, such as reading for pleasure and exposure to diverse text types, were particularly predictive of enhanced writing abilities.
These findings suggest that high schools should prioritize cultivating robust reading habits among students, as this may have important implications for improving their overall writing proficiency. Recommendations for implementing reading-focused instructional strategies and extracurricular activities are discussed. Additional research is needed to explore the causal mechanisms underlying the reading-writing relationship in secondary education.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Declaration ii
Approval Page iii
Dedication iv
Abstract vi
Table of Contents vii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Background of the study 3
1.3 Statement of the General Problem 4
1.4 Objective of the study 5
1.5 Significance of the study 5
1.6 Statement of hypothesis 6
1.7 Scope of the study 6
1.8 Limitation of the study 7
1.9 Definition of terms 7
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction 9
2.1 Review of related literature 9
2.2 Theoretical framework
2.3 Summary of review 33
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 35
3.2 Research design 35
3.3 Area of study 35
3.4 Population of the study 36
3.5 Sample size 36
3.6 Instrument for data collection 36
3.7 Reliability of the instrument 37
3.8 Validity of the Instrument 38
3.9 Method of data Collection 38
3.10 Method of Data Analysis 39
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction 41
4.2 Characteristics of the respondents 41
4.3 Presentation of Data Analysis 43
4.4 Discussion of Findings 48
4.5 Summary of findings 49
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary 51
5.2 Conclusion 52
5.3 Recommendation 53
Biography 54
Appendix 56
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