{"id":2723,"date":"2022-04-27T10:35:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T14:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linguix.com\/blog\/?p=2723"},"modified":"2022-06-17T19:55:51","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T23:55:51","slug":"why-students-struggle-with-writing-and-ways-to-help-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linguix.com\/blog\/why-students-struggle-with-writing-and-ways-to-help-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Students Struggle with Writing and Ways to Help Them\ufffc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Proper grammar, punctuation, spelling and extensive vocabulary are all crucial components of writing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the grim statistics show that most high school students <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2017\/08\/02\/education\/edlife\/writing-education-grammar-students-children.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lack the proficiency in writing<\/a> necessary to successfully complete a college-level English composition class. As a result, poor writing skills affect students\u2019 performance and grades as well as lower chances to succeed in their future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why do students struggle with writing? What are the ways to overcome this issue? How can AI writing assistants help? We\u2019ll cover these questions in our new blog post. Let\u2019s dive into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Students don\u2019t read as much as before<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading is an effective process for improving writing skills. While reading, students learn new words, expressions and the way they can be used.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The digital era provides us with numerous opportunities, while simultaneously creating new challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teenagers and young adults are no longer eager to perceive information through reading. Why would they, if there are so many YouTube videos that explain all they need in 10 minutes?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media <a href=\"https:\/\/collegeinfogeek.com\/stay-focused-internet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">destroy<\/a> our focus, so reading becomes particularly tedious. As a consequence, students don\u2019t memorize new expressions and proper grammar usage, their vocabulary is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The casual style of writing differs from the formal one<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Essays and research papers require an academic writing style. While creative writing is enjoyable, the formal one is tiresome for most students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essays, for example, should be written using accurate and subject-specific vocabulary, which students often don\u2019t possess. Social media, short videos or some blog posts that teens usually digest are unlikely to contain this kind of vocabulary. Combine this with a lack of reading and you\u2019ll see dozens of students who are afraid of writing.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People don\u2019t speak using correct grammar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though most students in the US are natives, a lion\u2019s share of them doesn\u2019t speak correctly, let alone formally. Spoken language is full of incorrect grammar, unnecessary fillers, slang words and so on. Written assignments, in turn, should be concise, clear, accurate and formal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why ELL students, for instance, can\u2019t rely on speaking to improve their writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Students aren\u2019t prepared to write academic papers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2017\/08\/02\/education\/edlife\/writing-education-grammar-students-children.html\">The New York Times article<\/a> based on several studies, the root of the problem lies in teachers\u2019 inability to teach students how to write. They often have little training in how to teach writing and, as a result, are unconfident writers themselves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The analysis of teacher preparation programs indicated that the teaching of writing wasn\u2019t being covered in a widespread or systematic way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For these reasons, students lack writing practice and get little or no feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Students are dysgraphic or dyslexic&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students with these disorders commonly suffer from poor reading and writing skills. To keep up with the pace, they should be provided with special <a href=\"https:\/\/www.understood.org\/en\/articles\/at-a-glance-classroom-accommodations-for-dysgraphia\">room accommodation<\/a>. However, the symptoms of the disorders are often overlooked because neither educators nor their parents are <a href=\"https:\/\/starthereparents.com\/dysgraphia-symptoms\/\">aware of students\u2019 condition<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without proper care, they will most probably perform worse and get lower marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Help Students who Struggle with Writing&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, educational institutions should take into consideration the peculiarities of all students. Dyslexic, dysgraphic and ELL students have special needs that should be met. For example, additional writing and reading classes or class accommodation would be of great value.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, teachers should take additional programs to learn how to teach writing. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2017\/08\/02\/education\/edlife\/writing-education-grammar-students-children.html\">various initiatives are taken<\/a> to address the issue. For example, as part of its program at Nassau Community College, a group of teachers was honing their own writing skills.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, students themselves should take action to improve their writing. Practice makes perfect, as we all know.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous techniques: freewriting, copying articles or essays, journaling and reading. In addition, it\u2019s important to have someone who can give feedback on students\u2019 writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Linguix Assists Students&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although we learn how to write in childhood, it still is one of the most challenging skills for many students. Yet the amount of papers, essays and emails they have to write to survive the university is notorious. Silly mistakes can easily affect grades and eventually their future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, students rarely can afford to buy tools for their studies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, our team has decided to provide all students with Linguix Premium for free! Use the tool to check if your grammar, punctuation and spelling are correct. Your personal <a href=\"https:\/\/linguix.com\/coach\">Writing Coach<\/a> helps you learn and avoid common mistakes you make. <a href=\"https:\/\/linguix.com\/blog\/how-to-measure-the-quality-of-the-ai-based-rewriter-our-experience\/\">Rewriter 2.0<\/a>, in turn, makes your vocabulary diverse and eliminates repetition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a student and have an \u201c.edu\u201d email address, click <a href=\"https:\/\/linguix.com\/study\">the link<\/a>, create an account and get your free Premium right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your student email account doesn&#8217;t end with \u201c. edu\u201d, contact us at hi@linguix.com and we\u2019ll help you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on the value you provide in your writing assignments. 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