Does mini-research project improve the scientific writing skill in biotechnology class?

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mini-research projects in improving students' scientific writing skills in biotechnology classes. A descriptive research method was employed to observe students' motivation and learning outcomes in the form of mini-research scientific writings. Data was collected through assessments of students' scientific writing before and after the project implementation. The results indicate that at least two groups exhibited high motivation aligned with their scientific writing performance, achieving scores above 80. The conclusion suggests that mini-research can stimulate students' motivation in scientific writing of mini-research findings, demonstrating that mini-research projects can be an effective strategy for developing students' scientific writing and communication skills.