“THE ROLE AND CHALLENGES OF ANALYTICAL THINKING IN ACADEMIC WRITING: A LITERATURE-BASED ANALYSIS”

Abstract

This article investigates the challenges students face in academic 
writing despite possessing strong English language skills, focusing on the critical role 
of analytical thinking. It identifies causes of failure in essay writing, including lack of 
confidence, limited critical evaluation of sources, insufficient background knowledge, 
and weak argument development. The study emphasizes strategies to overcome these 
difficulties by employing structured writing methods such as the PEEL (Point
Evidence-Explanation-Link) and CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) techniques. 
Experiments designed to evaluate the efficacy of these methods demonstrate that both 
PEEL and CER improve clarity, organization, critical thinking, and the overall quality 
of student essays. The findings suggest that implementing these structured approaches 
can significantly enhance the academic writing process and strengthen students’ 
analytical thinking skills.