Investigating the Challenges Saudi University Students Face in Academic English Writing Tasks

Abstract

This study explored writing tasks created by Saudi students and the challenges they face. The study intends to explore the difficulties faced when writing. The study included 270 students who are taking the ENG011 course at King Khalid University. Data were collected from participants in this study using a questionnaire, which consisted of three sections. The study found that participants created multiple writing tasks and faced several challenges while writing. The results also showed that students had positive perspectives towards writing in English and a will to learn writing in an academic environment. The study also revealed that providing specific topics helps students write better. The study recommended exploring this topic using different methods for data collection. The study also recommends investigating other challenges students face when learning English language.