The Effectiveness of Using Pictures to Improve the Writing Skills of Libyan University Students at the Faculty of Arts in Assaba (First Semester, English Language Students Department)

Abstract

A study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of using pictures to improve writing descriptive text in 1st semester University students. The study used a quantitative research design with a one-group pre-test and post-test. The sample consisted of one class of 25 students with low scores in writing and learning English.
The students were given a set of pictures and asked to write a descriptive text about each picture. The teacher provided feedback on the students' writing. The treatment was conducted three times between November 5th and November 30th, 2025.
The results of the study suggest that using pictures can be an effective treatment for students with low writing skills. The students' scores on a writing descriptive text test improved by an average of 22 points after they received the treatment. However, the sample size was small, and further research is needed to confirm these findings.
The study findings suggest that using pictures can be a helpful tool for improving students' writing skills. Pictures can provide students with a visual reference to help them describe what they see. They can also help students to focus on the details of their writing. Additionally, pictures can be used to provide students with feedback on their writing.
The study findings are promising, but further research is needed to confirm them. Future research should use a larger sample size and a more rigorous research design. Additionally, future research should investigate the best way to implement the use of pictures in the classroom.
Overall, the study findings suggest that using pictures can be an effective way to improve students' writing skills. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings and to identify the best way to implement this treatment.