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Journal : ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities

Cohesion and Coherence in EFL Academic Writing: A Case Study of Tadulako University Ismi, Nurul; Anggreni, Afrillia; Budi, Budi; Rofiqoh, Rofiqoh
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): JUNE
Publisher : Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v8i2.45245

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Cohesion and coherence are essential components in academic writing which bridge an academia to create logically organized text and easy to comprehend. Thus, this research aims to identify the use of cohesion and coherence devices in the background section of Skripsi written by students of the English Education Study Program of Tadulako University. This research employs a mixed-method, which involves quantitative and qualitative analysis. The data were taken from ten selected Skripsi backgrounds. The findings of this research present that the most frequently used of cohesive devices is reiteration (48.09%), followed by reference (32.20%), and conjunction 1(9.49%). In contrast, the least frequently used cohesive devices are substitution and ellipsis, each appearing only (0.11%). Furthermore, in terms of coherence, the students dominantly implement repeat key nouns (66.27%), followed by consistent pronouns (22.88%), transition signals (8.88%), and logical order (1.97%). Although some devices appeared less frequently, the students’ academic writing still achieved overall textual unity and logical flow. Therefore, these findings indicate that while students have good abilities to build cohesion and coherence in their writing, there remains need to encourage more varied use of devices, particularly substitution, ellipsis, and transition signal, in order to further improve their quality of academic writing.
Duolingo Application: Enriching Vocabulary Mastery Of EFL Students Selviana H, Selviana H; Anggreni, Afrillia; Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): SEPTEMBER
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v8i3.45353

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This research exposes vocabulary mastery of eleventh-grade students by utilizing Duolingo apps. Critical issues namely limited vocabulary knowledge, low motivation, and lack of practice had hindered students' language development. By employing a cluster random sampling method, the research involved a pretest and posttest to evaluate students' vocabulary before and after using the Duolingo application. Various vocabulary assessments in terms of making sentences, multiple-choice, and matching exercises were distributed to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of students' understanding in concrete nouns, action verbs, and descriptive adjectives. The results indicate that there is a statistically increase of the students’ score in the experimental group from pretest to posttest (71.68 to 73.92). The results of the paired t-test also present a statistically significant difference (t = -5.209, p = 0.000). In contrast, the control group using conventional techniques only showed a small increase from 71.68 to 73.92, and the results of the t-test showed no significant difference (t = -1.430, p = 0.166). This suggests that the Duolingo application effectively enhances students' vocabulary mastery and overall language proficiency. It can be concluded that integrating innovative teaching methods, such as gamified learning through Duolingo, can significantly boost students' motivation and engagement in language learning. Therefore, teachers can explore diverse teaching strategies that cater to various learning styles and encourage students to actively participate in language practice through interactive features of the application. Overall, this research contributes valuable insights into the role of technology in language learning and its potential to transform traditional learning approaches.
The Correlation Between Vocabulary And Reading Comprehension Of SMA Negeri 3 Palu Students Farawansa Moh.S.Mahid, Indah; Kusuma Dewi, Anjar; Maghfira, Maghfira; Anggreni, Afrillia
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 8 No. 4 (2025): DECEMBER
Publisher : Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v8i4.46177

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Vocabulary can be defined as the list of words in a language that are understood and memorized, playing an important role in communication and learning processes, while reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and evaluate the meaning of written texts. This study aims to investigate the correlation between vocabulary and reading comprehension at SMA Negeri 3 Palu. The method used was correlational research, employing vocabulary tests and reading comprehension tests as data collection instruments. The sample consisted of 36 students selected through purposive sampling. The collected data were analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment correlation technique. The results showed a significant positive correlation between vocabulary and reading comprehension ability at SMA Negeri 3 Palu. These findings indicate that an increase in vocabulary can improve reading comprehension.
Co-Authors Abdul Kamaruddin Achmad, Putri Fatimah Agussatriana Ahmar, Ansari Saleh Aini, Putri Nur Alvionita, Widya Aminah Suriaman Ananda Mumtahana Arpiani, Made Rani Artanti, Ni Luh Rani Azzajjad, Muhammad Fath Budi Budi Budi Darmawan Darmawan Devi, Govinda Kurnia Dewi Satria Ahmar Dewi, Anjar Kusuma Dorasa, Pritalia Erniwati Erniwati Eviyanti Eviyanti, Eviyanti Fadhilah Zamzam Fadjar Farawansa Moh.S.Mahid, Indah Fifi Dwi Pra Aditya Gufrana Hasan Basri Hastini Hastini Hastini Hastini, Hastini Ismi, Nurul Jamiluddin Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin Kamaruddin , Abdul Kamarudin, Abdul Kusuma Dewi, Anjar Lutfi, Muh. Faris M. Said, Mawardin Maf’ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ullah, Maf’ullah Maghfira, Maghfira Mahmudah, Listiana Eka Dewi Makbul, Makbul Maryam Maryam Maryam Mashuri Mashuri Mawar, Putri Bulan Mawardin Muhammad Said Mawardin, Ilmuislami Mochtar Marhum Muhammad Arid Muhammad Arid Mukrim Mukrim Mukrim, Mukrim Mulya Sari, Ika Mutmainna Nadrun, Nadrun Nandita, Dinda Ningsih, Novi Sulistya Ningsih, Rahayu Wulan Nirwijayanti Nirwijayanti Ntulo, Gita Gifara Nur Asdila Nur Sehang Thamrin Oktaviani, Siska Rahma Parasulu, Zikrullah Patmasari, Andi Purnama Ningsih Rachman, Januar Rahm, Aulia Rahmita Rahmita Ramli Rita, Ferry Rizkoh, Fusthaatul Rofiqoh rofiqoh rofiqoh Rosmah, Mardiati Sahmawati Selasih S, Jihan Selviana H, Selviana H Siska Bochari Sri Masriyani Sriati Usman Sudarkam R Mertosono Sukmawati Sadilia Sumiati Sumiati Sumiati Supuinda, Arum Yudyah A Suryani, Maylina Dwi Syahrul Munir Tjiangrayudi B Alfaron Tologugu, Des Puput Tri Ananda Trisnawati Katuwu, Chenia Widyaningrum, Thalita Putri Winarsi, Inggit Yanti Permatasari Yanti Permatasari Yuntika, Arudia Risti Zarkiani Hasyim