Advantages and Disadvantages of Collaborative Writing
students face some difficulties in composing sentences into good paragraphs in writing. Those difficulties include the difficulties in term of idea, organization,
language use and vocabulary. In addition, students did not get much practice in writing. To solve the problem, the researcher decided to use collaborative writing
technique. Collaborative writing technique is recommended because it has many
benefits in the writing learning process. Firstly, it helps the students in sharing their idea because they discuss and work together. Collaborative writing involves
more than one person working together to produce a written document. With more minds at work on the project there are more ideas and a variety of perspectives.
Secondly, it helps to have a number of people edit a writing project, so they can make their writing better. Collaborative writing draws upon the strengths
of all members in a group. Although one student may be stronger in composing correct sentences or mastering vocabulary, another may excel in organizing. By
working in groups, students learn from each other while they complete their project. Additionally, in the process of working together, students give feedback
on their writing, thereby they produce more accurate and complex texts. Thirdly, this technique also can increase the students’ confidence and
motivation in writing. Collaborative writing enhances students motivation since they work in a fun way. Students feel more comfortable when they have a partner
to share their ideas to the larger group. Moreover, they do not need to worry when they make mistakes in writing.
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