Dadour, E. & El-Esery, A. (2014). Manipulating mind-mapping software to develop essay writing. Research journal of English Language and Literature (RJELAL), 2 (2), 1-14 International

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Dadour, E. & El-Esery, A.  (2014).   Manipulating mind-mapping software to develop essay writing. Research journal of English Language and Literature (RJELAL). 2, 2, 1-14

 

Abstract

The study aimed to find out whether, or not, the use of mind-mapping software can be an indicator of outlining ability and writing proficiency level. A sample of 25 students registered for advanced writing course at College of Science and Arts, Qassim University were administered a pre-test initially to determine their outlining ability and writing proficiency. Then, the participants were subjected to an unusual writing phase. The subjects were trained on the use of inspiration mind- mapping software to generate, develop and organize essay outlines. Using Paired-Samples T-Test and Pearson_s Coefficient of Correlation, results revealed that using mind mapping software is an efficient indicator of intelligible outlining and writing proficiency level.