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REVIEW
Strengths

 Data collection
 The researcher explained in detail on the instruments that were being implemented in the study
 Included on the data analysis method that would facilitate the calculation of data
 Increase the validity and reliability
 Validity
 The researcher explained every items that are being tested to achieve the data for the research questions
 Reliability
 The instruments were obtained from a well-studied and trusted source

 Data Analysis
 Were conducted on the basis of research questions
 Data presentations were done using table format
 Ease the analysis while readers are reading the data
Limitations

 Literature Review
 Was admix with introduction
 Was very lengthy and wordy
 Less organisation of ideas
 Suggestion: could have divided the literature review to different sections
 Broad topics to narrow
 As example:
 Development of Writing
 Components of Writing
 Creative Writing

 Most reviews were on the effect of creative writing

 Researchers could have included studies that experimented the technique of creative writing in different context
 Would have increase the validity of the study when the reviews are included in discussion of the current study
Limitations

 The sample of the study

 31seventh grade students attending a state-elementary school who participated in the study
 claims could not be generalised as
 the study only focuses on small sampling of participants
 The study was conducted on a particular context of study

 The creative writing activities and exercises used during the data collection process and
 3. four weeks time for the study.
Limitations

 Problem statement
 Lack of Reliability
 The issue of the study was not addressed using the students’ writing product
 The relevance in selecting the context of the study is questionable

 Explanation on problem statement was not provided

 Merely stating a question that is developed from the research goal

 No section for Research Questions

 Lack of organisation
 Included in problem statement
Suggestions

 The researcher could increased the duration of time for the study
 To show the optimal effect of the treatment on the participants
 Future research:
 The effect of creative writing on students’ writing fluency
 The effect of creative writing on students’ writing competency
 The effect of creative writing toward students’ attitude in writing in vernacular schools
 The effect of creative writing toward students’ attitude in writing in rural schools
 The effect of creative writing toward students’ attitude in writing in urban schools