Investigation of the Factors Underlying Difficulties PMU Saudi, Undergraduate, Male Students Encountered in Writing Traditional, Argument Essays: A Case Study of Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU)

This case study attempted to investigate the factors underlying difficulties PMU Saudi, undergraduate, male students encountered in writing traditional, argument essays for a core, course (COMM 1311) they took fall semester of 2017/2018. Using purposive sampling technique and structured interviews collect data, researcher interviewed male, who course. Data saturation was achieved as result thirteen interviews. Then applying data-driven coding (open coding), MAXQDA 2020 utilized analyze data. The analysis resulted five responsible students’ difficulties. They were follows: instructor’s ineffective teaching style, negative attitude toward students, insufficient competencies, writing, textbook