WRITING ANXIETY AND ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY

English is a ubiquitous part of the educational landscape of Nigeria and represents the most crucial subject in the school curriculum. English as a second language in Nigeria has been fraught with several challenges encompassing speaking, reading, listening, and writing. Perhaps, writing skill is a complex part of English that impedes education development in many instances. The present study examined the correlation between writing anxiety and academic dishonesty among undergraduates. Two hundred and fourteen undergraduates enrolled in a public higher institution in Anambra state participated in the study. A correlational research design was adopted, and the analysis indicated a positive correlation between writing anxiety and academic dishonesty. The study concludes that writing anxiety is a significant determinant of cheating in undergraduates.