The objectives of this study is to find out the correlation between (1) creativity and writing skill; (2) cohesive devices mastery and writing skill; and 3) creativity and cohesive devices mastery simultaneously and writing skill.
This study used correlational method with quantitative approach. The population was all of the first semester students of English Education of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University 2014/2015. The sample of this study was one class consisting 28 students. The sample was taken by using cluster random sampling. In collecting data, the writer used tests: cohesive devices mastery test, creativity test, and writing test. The techniques which were used for analyzing the data were Simple and Multiple Linear Regression and Correlation.
The results of analyzing data show that (1) there is a positive correlation between creativity and writing skill ( = 0.80179); (2) there is a positive correlation between cohesive devices mastery and writing skill ( =0.856); and (3) there is a positive correlation between creativity and cohesive devices mastery simultaneously and writing skill (R= 0.88201).
The findings imply that creativity and cohesive device mastery have contribution to students’ writing skill. Creativity and cohesive devices mastery are aspects that support writing skill. Students having higher creativity or cohesive devices mastery have better writing skill than those having lower. Therefore, creativity and cohesive devices mastery should be considered and utilized in teaching-learning process of writing skill.
Keywords: creativity, cohesive devices mastery, writing skill