Iterative Multi-draft Model in Expository Problem-solution Composition

Abstrak

University writing teachers in EFL writing programs are likely familiar with multi-draft composing. The
researcher argues that multi-draft composing as it is currently used within second language writing programs
can be overwhelming for EFL student. In this study, He introduces the iterative multi-draft model, a revised and
more manageable version of the traditional multi-draft model, in EFL context. In a traditional multi-draft model,
students generally complete a composition as part of a stand-alone, fixed-form writing unit and then move on to
an entirely new and often unrelated genre. The students in this model learn a writing process and practice it in
three unique and apparently unrelated compositions. Students in the iterative model learn a process and repeat
it three times in compositions that clearly build on one another. He applies this model on EAP students to help
master essential writing skills in expository composition. A study of 108 compositions written by 36 students in
three meetings within two weeks in EAP course at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember ITS Indonesia rated by
2 raters demonstrates that the new model can be effective in improving students’ composition. The iterative
model through a series of repeated measure univariate ANOVA produces a statistical effect on writing scores
in three writing sub skills (content, F(5.34) at Sig 0.01, organization, F(15. 59) at Sig 0.00, grammar, F(16.91)
at Sig 0.00, and overall F(20.31) at Sig 0.00). Additionally, the students’ perceptions of the model on 5 Likertscale questionnaire further indicate that they have positive perspectives on their experience in applying this
model (Mean = 4.42). This result supports the need for EFL writing instructors to continue to develop materials
that teach the skills of process writing, genre recognition, and reader awareness. It also suggests to the
prospective writer to read and understand at least three models before starting to write