Data Set for Academic Writing Skills

Published: 25 August 2025| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/vjv8gg3tkx.1
Contributor:
Simon Mlundi

Description

This study evaluated changes in academic writing skills and overall academic performance before and after the training. Analysis using correlation techniques and descriptive statistics demonstrated notable improvements in writing abilities, particularly in enhancing students’ confidence in composing scientific papers, essays, dissertations, and citations. Additionally, the training positively impacted time management skills, indicating that targeted academic writing instruction can significantly enhance the scientific writing capabilities of postgraduate students.

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Data were collected through filling questionnaires before training to assess the level of academic writing before training. Then, after training, the respondents also filled the same questionnaires to assess the level of academic writing skills after training.

Institutions

  • Institute of Accountancy Arusha

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Adult Education

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