AN ANALYSIS OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS’ WRITING ATTITUDES IN EFL WRITING COURSE

Abstract

This study explores the attitudes of first-year students toward writing in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. By employing a qualitative approach, the research examines both the affective and cognitive dimensions of students' attitudes in an EFL writing course. Data were collected through students’ attitudes questionnaire from Descriptive and Narrative Writing Course. This sample of this study were 35 students at English Education Study Program of IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro. Key factors influencing these attitudes include motivation, engagement, and perceived effectiveness in writing. The study underscores the importance of fostering a supportive learning environment and suggests pedagogical strategies to enhance positive writing attitudes, thereby improving overall writing proficiency.