Abstract :
This research aimed to find out if the implementation of collaborative writing techniques could develop the emotional intelligence of students. This research used descriptive quantitative method. Data collection tools used a questionnaire based on 5 aspects of emotional intelligence which include self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, social awareness, and social skills. The data were analyzed by calculating the percentages of each questionnaire item, then continued to interpret and describe the implementation of collaborative writing technique. The subjects of this research were 43 students of Sekolah Tinggi Bahasa Asing Pontianak who enrolled in Essay Writing and Literary Criticism classes, with a total of 43 students who were selected using purposive sampling technique. The results of the data analysis indicated that there happened improvements towards the emotional intelligence after collaborative technique was implemented shown by the increase of positive responses on emotional intelligence aspects.
Keyword :
ollaborative writing technique; emotional intelligence; English language students