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However, the researcher has found that the 6AK2 students have yet to master the English
language particularly for the writing component. The writing component has been regarded
as the most challenging component in the MUET examination because it requires good
productive skill.

The teachers’ choice of teaching approaches and learning materials play a part in contributing
towards students’ learning and mastering of the writing skill. A suitable approach can help
generate comprehensive content that adds depth to students’ presentation of ideas. In
the current environment, the utilisation of the Internet and mobile gadget allows for the
convenient means of acquiring content from different corners of the world. To ensure that
Form 6AK2 students are able to enhance their academic writing skill continually, WhatsApp
offers a much-needed technology that students can tap into to fulfil the needs of the
industrial revolution 4.0.

2.0 THE FOCUS OF ACTION PLAN

This study aims to examine the implication of using MUET Writing Experimental Group
(MWEG) in WhatsApp to improve the content of students’ essays. The use of mobile
technology is expected to increase the students’ ability to acquire suitable content that will
allow them to write good essays that match the competency level expected in MUET. This
is because to write a comprehensive essay, students need to uncover different materials
and investigate various perspectives which classroom alone cannot provide due to the
constraints of time. This is where the extended discussions in MWEG provide a valuable
platform for the students to seek related materials and to exchange various ideas about the
topics. The exercise will indirectly allow them to acquire significant vocabularies relevant to
the topic that could later assist them in presenting their point of views effectively.

3.0 OBJECTIVES

3.1 General Objective

The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of MUET Writing Experimental Group (MWEG)
in WhatsApp application to improve students’ essay writing for MUET Question 2. The
findings obtained from this study can contribute towards the understanding of how the
teaching and learning process among the selected Form 6 students can improve their
writing skill.

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