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The Scheme of Presentation

1.11 The scheme of presentation
The following is the scheme of presentation of the theses:

Chapter One : Introduction – This chapter provides a frame of context for the study.  It provides background information about the teaching of English, in Gujarat, with particular reference to written English, and then proceeds to analyses the needs of the learners and establishes the fact that the present ways of teaching and testing writing are inadequate to meet the needs of the learners.  This leads to the statement of problem which is followed by the details of the research procedures.

Chapter Two : Review of related literature – This chapter reviews the literature available in print about the features of written English and the teaching and testing of writing.  It also reviews the research studied that are concerned with written communication.  The implications drawn from this review help the investigator to devise effective techniques and materials for the try-out.

Chapter Three : Experiment – This chapter gives details of the experiment conducted to try-out the new techniques and materials which were prepared keeping in mind the needs of the learners and the implications drawn from the review of the literature.  The tasks assigned to the learners of the experimental group as well as the written work produced by them are considered in detail with a view to bringing into focus the communicative aspect of writing.  A detailed account of the testing procedure is also provided.

Chapter Four : Analysis and Interpretation – This chapter gives an account of the date collected through the questionnaire and tests which are presented in tabular and graphic presentation, wherever necessary.  The statistical analysis of the test data as well as the informal analysis of classwork procedures and learners written work are undertaken to seek evidence for the rejection or acceptance of the null and research hypotheses stated.  Some of the statistical concepts used in the study are also explained.
 
Chapter Five : Implications and Suggestions – This chapter gives a gist of the study and draws implications for the teaching and testing of written English.   It also gives an account of the problems faced by the investigator while conducting this research. It makes recommendations for further research.

Chapter Six : Conclusion – This chapter presents an overview of the investigation.  It includes a brief summary of the study and its final outcome in terms of effective strategies and materials for written work in schools in Gujarat.