Using writing quizzes as a pre-writing activity in teaching English for Business communication course

People nowadays are writing more than ever before; therefore, writing abilities are vital on the job today. Thanks to technological advancements, we can now send communications quicker, further, and more simply than ever before. The ability to write opens doors to professional employment and promotion. However, many undergraduates still struggle with writing business messages effectively though plenty of “how-to” websites show them the theory step by step. In the Faculty of English Language Teacher Education context, teaching business writing is one of the main objectives of the course English for Business Communication. Instead of simply giving students theories and samples before writing, the course offered students quizzes to familiarize themselves with writing techniques but presented in particular writing cases. This study concentrates on investigating the changes that these quizzes make in students’ writing performances. Data from 25 groups of four students signify a better understanding of the do and don’ts in writing and their improved writing pieces. Some pedagogical implications are also presented in the study.