Lee, Betty (2009) The effect of a genre-based approach on report writing based on graphical data: A case study in SMK Bandaraya, Kota Kinabalu. Masters thesis, Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
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Abstract
The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effectiveness of the genre-based approach to teaching report-writing based on graphical data which is pertinent to Essay 1 in the MUET writing paper. The location of the study was the Form Six classes in SMK Bandaraya, Kota Kinabalu. The research employed a quasi-experimental approach which adopted the non-equivalent pretest/posttest design. The experimental group of 30 students received genre-based approach instruction while the control group of 32 students received non-genre-based approach instruction. The students' pretest and posttest scripts were scored by using an analytical marking rubric adapted from Siti Katijah {2004). The effects of instruction were measured by analyzing and comparing the posttest scores between the experimental group and the control group in terms of their organisation, development of ideas, and vocabulary. Additionally, the opinions of students on writing of essay 1 (report-writing from graphical data) was examined using 3 openended written questions answered by 9 students from each group. Results of the posttest showed that the experimental group performed better than the control group in all of the aspects being studied It seems to suggest that genre-based instruction is effective in enhancing students' report writing. The responses from the open-ended questions showed that the experimental group has a more positive opinion towards report writing based on graphical data. It is likely that genre-based approach is effective in instilling a positive attitude towards this type of report writing. Even though there were about 80% of the respondents who disclosed that they still face difficulty in 'vocabulary; at least genre-based approach has raised their awareness of the importance of accuracy and appropriacy of vocabulary and register in wnring a specific task. Therefore it is recommended that genre-based approach be used to teach Form Six students report writing in the MUET paper. In addition, it is also suggested that teachers prepare ample good sample texts as resources for students to do text exploration. Limitations include the scale of the study that is too small besides attendance problem of some of the subjects during intetVention due to other school activities. Future research could extend the duration of the study and increase sample size to include Form Six students of all proficiency levels from different schools in Kota Kinabalu.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Keyword: | Genre-based, MUET, SMK Bandaraya, Quasi-experimental, Student attitudes |
| Subjects: | L Education > LB1028 Education research > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB1555-1602 Elementary or public school education P Language and Literature > PE English language > PE1-3729 English > PE1001-1693 Modern English |
| Department: | SCHOOL > School of Education and Social Development |
| Depositing User: | RAZALINAH BINTI DARAIM - |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Jan 2026 11:12 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Jan 2026 11:12 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/45779 |
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