A Study on Factors affecting Paragraph Writing Skill Development of first - year English major students at Thang Long University.

Abstract

The study's background includes rationale, purpose, scope, research methods, design, and significance. Definition and importance of paragraph writing, the importance of paragraph writing skill development, the factors affecting writing skill development and the previous studies. Combination of the two methods – quantitative and qualitative research with necessary variables, instruments and materials (e.g., factors assessments, writing tasks) and data collection progress. Presentation of the findings regarding the factors and paragraph writing skill development (illustrations, statistical analyses, participant characteristics) and discussion. Summary of the findings, research’s limitations and suggestions.