Improving Students’ Creative Writing Skill through Project Based Learning Using Wattpad as Learning Media Technology

Zubaidi Zubaidi, Ririn Pratiwi Suharto, Fitrotul Maulidiyah

Abstract


This study was conducted in English Grammar for Content and Creative Writing class. Project-based learning using Wattpad is implemented as a teaching model to improve students’ writing skills. They will accomplish two creative writing projects. This study aims to identify the implementation of project-based learning using Wattpad and students’ perceptions towards it. This research implemented a case study. The data were obtained from observation and questionnaires. Most students give positive attitudes toward the use of Wattpad and they liked to use Wattpad as a writing platform.


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Creative Writing; Project-Based Learning; Short Stories; Wattpad

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