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Enhancing Students’ Reading Comprehension and Reading Efficiency in the UTBK English Literacy Subtest through Skimming and Scanning Techniques Aulia Ukhtin
LingPoet: Journal of Linguistics and Literary Research Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): LingPoet: Journal of Linguistics and Literary Research
Publisher : Talenta Publisher

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This study aims to examine the effectiveness of skimming and scanning techniques in enhancing students' reading comprehension and reading efficiency in the English literacy subtest of Ujian Tulis Berbasis Komputer (UTBK). The study employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test. The participants consisted of 30 Grade 12 students enrolled in a private tutoring institution. The instrument used was a UTBK style reading comprehension test consisting of 20 multiple-choice questions completed within 20 minutes. The results revealed a significant improvement in students' reading performance, with the mean score increasing from 11.13 in the pre-test to 16.03 in the post-test. The paired sample t-test indicated a statistically significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores (t=18.42, p <0.001). In addition, students demonstrated improved reading efficiency as reflected in reduced completion time and increased accuracy. These findings suggest that skimming and scanning techniques are effective in promoting strategic reading behaviour, enabling students to process texts more efficiently under time constraints. The study highlights the importance of integrating strategy-based instruction in preparing students for high-stakes English literacy assessments.
INTEGRASI LAYANAN KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI, GIZI, DAN BAHASA INGGRIS DALAM PENYALURAN BANTUAN SOSIAL BAGI KORBAN BANJIR DI DESA HARAPAN MAKMUR, KABUPATEN LANGKAT Halimatussakdiyah Lubis; Zuliana Amalia; Aulia Ukhtin
Journal of Golden Generation Abdimas Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Maret : Journal of Golden Generation Abdimas
Publisher : PT. Lembaga Penerbit Penelitian Nusantara

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Bencana banjir yang melanda Desa Harapan Makmur, Kabupaten Langkat, berdampak signifikan terhadap kondisi kesehatan, sosial, dan ekonomi masyarakat, khususnya kelompok rentan seperti ibu hamil, ibu menyusui, dan balita. Kondisi darurat ini meningkatkan risiko gangguan kesehatan reproduksi, masalah gizi, serta hambatan komunikasi dalam proses penyaluran bantuan sosial. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk menyalurkan bantuan sosial secara terpadu melalui pendekatan kesehatan reproduksi, gizi, dan Bahasa Inggris guna mendukung pemulihan masyarakat terdampak banjir. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi penyuluhan kesehatan reproduksi, edukasi gizi seimbang, pelatihan Bahasa Inggris dasar, serta pendampingan masyarakat di lokasi pengungsian. Sasaran kegiatan adalah masyarakat terdampak banjir, relawan lokal, dan perangkat desa. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai kesehatan reproduksi, pemahaman gizi keluarga, serta kemampuan komunikasi dasar dalam mendukung koordinasi bantuan. Program ini memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap peningkatan kapasitas masyarakat dalam menghadapi situasi darurat dan memperkuat efektivitas penyaluran bantuan sosial. Kegiatan ini direkomendasikan untuk diterapkan secara berkelanjutan di wilayah rawan bencana.
Speech Function of Classroom Interaction in Expository and Persuasive Writing Aulia Ukhtin
Holistic Science Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Jurnal Nasional Holistic Sciences
Publisher : Lembaga Riset Mutiara Akbar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56495/hs.v5i3.1470

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Classroom interaction plays an important role in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) writing instruction, particularly in expository and persuasive writing, where students are required to develop arguments, organize ideas logically, and negotiate meaning through language use. This study aims to analyze speech functions employed in classroom interaction and to examine the interactional roles of lecturers and students during expository and persuasive writing instruction. The data were collected from naturally occurring classroom interaction through audio recordings of lecturers and students in writing classes. The recorded interaction was transcribed verbatim and analyzed using speech function categories derived from Systemic Functional Linguistics, including statements, questions, commands, and offers. The findings indicate that classroom interaction was predominantly lecturer-centered, with statements, questions, and commands occurring most frequently, while student participation was largely limited to brief responses. Student-initiated speech functions and offers appeared infrequently, suggesting limited opportunities for collaborative negotiation of meaning. The study concludes that although lecturer-dominated speech functions support instructional clarity in writing classes, increasing opportunities for student-initiated interaction is necessary to foster more interactive and effective expository and persuasive writing instruction.