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The ability to draw and interpret diagrams is a crucial skill in biology, as diagrams help students visualize and understand complex scientific concepts. However, many students struggle with scientific illustration, which affects their academic performance and conceptual clarity. This action research study aimed to identify the specific difficulties faced by 8th standard students in drawing biology diagrams and to implement effective strategies to improve their skills. A pre-test and post-test experimental design was employed with a sample of nine students from Government High School, Metagalli, Mysuru. Initial findings revealed low proficiency due to lack of practice, poor conceptual understanding, insufficient guidance, limited visual-spatial skills and low motivation. Targeted interventions including orientation, structured practice sessions, rubric-based feedback and visual aids were implemented over multiple sessions. The post-test results indicated a remarkable improvement in students' diagram-drawing skills, with scores rising from a pre-test range of 0-12 to a post-test range of 15-20. Students showed improved neatness, labeling, proportion and confidence. The study concludes that structured practice, continuous feedback and visual support are effective in enhancing students' ability to draw scientific diagrams, thereby improving their overall understanding and performance in biology.