Project Based Learning (PjBL) as Approach in Scientific Writing

Writing is the most difficult skill compared to other language skills. Students frequently experience obstacles in scientific writing. An implementable approach for scientific writing is Project based Learning (PjBL). Students conduct investigations and create a product. This paper aims at explaining the PjBL approach in scientific writing. This type of research uses critical analysis covering 5 elements of the theory of Harold D. Lasswell, namely: who, states what, for whom, what media, and its influence. Furthermore, these 5 elements are described to examine the PjBL concept in scientific writing. PjBL is summarized as deep learning, concentrating on real world issues and challenges. Students work in groups through several steps of meaningful activity and produce a final product. PjBL learning is suitable in scientific writing because PjBL benefits support the attitudes needed in the writing process, including: active, reflective, collaborative, solutive, predictive, affective, responsible, intellectual, social, and communicative.