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Academic Writing Challenges at TTC’s in Rwanda: A Case Study of TTC Kirambo, Burera District, Rwanda

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  • Cleopatra Ngwenya

    (Master of Education Degree in English Language and Literature Solusi University. TTC Kirambo, Burera District, Northern Province, Rwanda)

  • Edmore Chingwe

    (Master of Education Degree in English Language and Literature Solusi University. TTC Kirambo, Burera District, Northern Province, Rwanda)

Abstract

This paper reports on the findings of an inquiry into the nature of academic writing weaknesses inherent among TTC students in Rwanda, using TTC Kirambo, as a case study. One hundred and sixty-three students and four lecturers constituted the sample. Document analysis, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions were used as data collecting instruments. Results were presented and discussed qualitatively. The study revealed that first, second- and third-year college students’ written papers are riddled with a multiplicity of weaknesses suggesting that students view writing as different from speaking. Students should treat writing as a process rather than a product. The paper also recommends that there be a paradigm shift in the teaching of academic writing at TTC Kirambo, from a study skills orientation to an academic literacies’ orientation. The paper further recommends an integrative approach to the teaching of writing at colleges.

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  • Cleopatra Ngwenya & Edmore Chingwe, 2023. "Academic Writing Challenges at TTC’s in Rwanda: A Case Study of TTC Kirambo, Burera District, Rwanda," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(5), pages 1299-1317, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:5:p:1299-1317
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    1. Faustin Mutwarasibo, 2013. "Promoting University Students’ Collaborative Learning through Instructor-guided Writing Groups," International Journal of Higher Education, Sciedu Press, vol. 2(3), pages 1-1, August.
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