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Writing is the process of conveying ideas and arguments in a structured, coherent, and persuasive manner within a predetermined framework of words and formatting. This article will thoroughly examine the trends and patterns in the field of essay writing research using bibliometric analysis, revealing the most essential topics and influential figures in this area. The study aims to track the evolution of essay writing research since its inception and discern prevailing trends by examining source titles, geographical origins, affiliated institutions, and citation patterns in publications. Microsoft Excel was utilized for frequency analysis. VOSviewer was used for data visualization, while Harzing’s Publish or Perish (PoP) was used for citation metrics and analysis. Additionally, it covers vital themes based on keywords, publication titles and abstracts. This document also describes the significant contributors to the research. Contributing to the scant literature on the study trends of essay writing in social sciences, the findings provide critical insights into emerging trends and issues in article and journal performance, collaboration patterns and research components.
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