Ni Putu Veny Narlianti
Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Bintang Persada

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Analysis of Paragraph Coherence in Students’ Proposal Assignments Narlianti, Ni Putu Veny; Laba, I Nengah
International Journal of Linguistics and Discourse Analytics Vol 7 No 2 (2026): IJOLIDA Vol. 7 No. 2, March 2026
Publisher : Denpasar Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52232/ijolida.v7i2.216

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This study aims to analyze paragraph coherence in students’ proposal assignments, focusing on cohesion and coherence. It employed a descriptive qualitative approach within the field of linguistics. The data source consists of student proposal documents, while the data consist of paragraphs from the background and literature review sections. Data were collected through documentation, supported by observation and note-taking. Data analysis was conducted through the stages of data reduction, classification, analysis, interpretation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the level of paragraph coherence in students’ writing is relatively low. Four main forms of incoherence were identified: overly long sentences, weak coherence, unclear references, and excessive repetition. Overly long sentences reduce clarity, while weak coherence is characterized by illogical relationships between ideas. Additionally, the use of unclear references leads to ambiguity, and excessive repetition results in ineffective and monotonous paragraphs. Among these four aspects, coherence problems were found to be the most dominant. The study concludes that students need to improve their ability to construct coherent paragraphs, particularly in developing ideas logically, using references appropriately, and varying lexical elements. Therefore, more focused instruction in academic writing is necessary to enhance the quality of paragraph coherence in proposal writing.
English Communication in Tourism: A Qualitative Study on Applied Linguistics and Tour Guides I Nengah Laba; Ni Putu Veny Narlianti
Soshum: Jurnal Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025): March 2025
Publisher : Unit Publikasi Ilmiah, P3M, Politeknik Negeri Bali

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31940/soshum.v15i1.72-78

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Bali's tourism industry heavily relies on international visitors, making English proficiency essential for tour guides who serve as cultural ambassadors. This qualitative study examines the relationship between applied linguistics principles and the English communication skills of tour guides at PT. Indo Bali Tours. Through semi-structured interviews and observations, the study explores key linguistic aspects, including vocabulary usage, discourse structuring, and pragmatic competence. Findings indicate that a lack of specialized tourism vocabulary often leads to oversimplification of complex cultural and historical narratives. Additionally, language anxiety negatively impacts fluency and engagement. These insights underscore the need for structured, tourism-specific language training programs that integrate applied linguistics principles to enhance communication effectiveness. By bridging the gap between applied linguistics and the tourism industry, this study offers practical recommendations for improving English proficiency among tour guides, ultimately enriching the visitor experience.