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The Effectiveness of Self-Study in Improving the Grammar Competence of Students of the Department of Food Science and Agricultural Product Technology: A Classroom-Based Investigation Marnita, Rina
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Asia Pacific Network for Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Energy (SAFE-Network)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29165/ajarcde.v9i1.579

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This study investigates the effectiveness of self-study as a supplementary strategy for improving grammar competence among first-year students in the Department of Food Science and Agricultural Product Technology at a public university in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Conducted within a General English course limited to six class meetings, the study addressed the challenge of grammar instruction in a heterogeneous classroom. A self-study module, comprising curated online resources and structured assignments, was implemented to support grammar learning outside classroom hours. Findings indicate a marked improvement in grammar scores, particularly among students with lower initial proficiency levels. Self-assessment and perception surveys also showed a high level of engagement and acceptance of the self-study approach. These results suggest that structured self-study can be an effective method to complement formal instruction in time-constrained, diverse educational settings. Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):SDG 4: Quality Education
Exploring Lecturers' Proficiency in Argumentative Writing: Rhetorical Strategies, Coherence, and Linguistic Challenges Marnita, Rina; Zulprianto, Zulprianto
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Asia Pacific Network for Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Energy (SAFE-Network)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29165/ajarcde.v8i2.607

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This study examines lecturers' competence in argumentative writing, emphasizing the rhetorical tactics, coherence, and linguistic difficulties encountered during the process. This research seeks to uncover the strengths and opportunities for growth in academic writing among lecturers, given its crucial role in higher education. The study used a qualitative methodology to investigate a sample of argumentative essays authored by lecturers from diverse fields, assessing the efficacy of their rhetorical methods in articulating and substantiating arguments. The research further examines the coherence of their work, assessing the logical structure and connectivity of ideas and arguments. The research also examines prevalent linguistic obstacles, including clarity, syntax, and vocabulary concerns, that affect the overall quality of argumentative writing. The results indicate that although instructors have robust subject expertise, deficiencies in language competency and argumentative techniques frequently impede the clarity and effectiveness of their work. This study elucidates the necessity for professional development programs designed to improve instructors' academic writing skills, specifically in formulating coherent and rhetorically successful arguments.