Even though EFL writing teachers should be respectful of the individual voices of their students, common sense would dictate that if students are expected to function within a particular discipline and to write for a particular audience, they should read and analyze texts typical of that discipline, as these texts will provide a springboard for effective writing. Research indicates that, although the nature of the interaction between the processes of reading and writing is difficult to determine, there is an undeniable connection between the two activities, a relationship that should be exploited in the writing class. This presentation, therefore, intends to show how this connection can be strengthened through analytical reading and follow-up writing assignments.
