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EXPLORING THE CORRELATION BETWEEN CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE AND WRITING PERFORMANCE AMONG EFL LEARNERS Mega Aulia Ardhi; Desi Surlitasari Dewi; Adam
Language and Education Journal Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): Language and Education Journal
Publisher : Universitas Islam Ogan Komering Ilir Kayuagung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52237/gybte803

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This study explores the relationship between Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and writing performance among EFL learners, motivated by the rising importance of intercultural competence in English education. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected from 26 first-semester students through the Cultural Intelligence Scale (CQS) and a writing performance test requiring an opinion paragraph. After confirming data normality, hypothesis testing with the Pearson Product-Moment correlation revealed a significance value of 0.830 (p > 0.05), indicating no significant correlation between CQ and writing performance. The findings suggest that writing proficiency is more strongly influenced by technical factors such as grammatical accuracy, vocabulary range, coherence, organization, and writing experience, rather than by cultural intelligence alone. These results challenge assumptions about the universal impact of CQ on language skills and highlight the necessity of targeted interventions focused on enhancing core writing competencies. Future studies are encouraged to examine moderating variables such as learner motivation, cultural exposure, and instructional methods to better understand the nuanced relationship between cultural intelligence and writing performance in EFL contexts
RHETORICAL STRUCTURE ANALYSIS OF DISCUSSION SECTIONS IN UNDERGRADUATE JOURNAL ARTICLES Putri, Eno; Surlitasari, Desi; Adam
Language and Education Journal Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Language and Education Journal
Publisher : Universitas Islam Ogan Komering Ilir Kayuagung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52237/lej.v10i2.299

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The rhetorical structure describes the interconnectedness between parts of a text to provide a coherent and logical presentation of arguments. In writing journal articles, students need to understand this concept, as it is important for clarifying the delivery of clear, logical, and convincing arguments, especially in the discussion section, where interpretation and articulation of scientific contributions are essential. However, previous studies have rarely focused on the rhetorical structure of undergraduate journal articles, especially in the academic field. This study aims to analyze the rhetorical structure of the discussion sections in journal articles written by undergraduate students, particularly those published in SINTA 3-accredited journals. The research was conducted at the University of the Riau Islands using a qualitative content analysis and thematic interpretation analysis. It breaks down the discussion section into six main moves and their accompanying sub-moves. The researcher analyzed ten undergraduate journal articles using documentation techniques and analytical coding sheets. The results of this study show that Move 2 (Reporting Results) and Move 4 (Commenting on Results) are the most used, whereas Move 5 (Drawing Conclusions) and Move 6 (Suggesting Future Research) appear infrequently. These findings suggest that students tend to focus more on presenting results but lack deeper interpretation and explicit articulation of their scientific contributions. Therefore, the author recommends that students use the rhetorical structure model as a reference to develop a more systematic, critical, and scholarly discussion section in their articles.
Co-Authors Abdul Hadi Abdul Manab Agus Sugiyarso Agustiawan Agustin, Dewi Ainal Mardhiah Albert Efendi Pohan Andi Hakim Lubis Angga Arif Nasution Asdinar Audia Junita Azizah, Wahyu Nur Bagas Beby Suryani Custer, Johny Deseari Baeha Desi Surlitasari Dewi Erithrina Faisol Fikri, Adam Fitria, Galuh Yuana Fortuna, Ulul Ashmi Widyan Gusti Eviani Handayani, Andi Muthia Sari Hasanah, Ade Irma Heri Kusmanto, Heri Huzaimah Ikhsan Ikhwanul Arifan Ilone Virginia Oktavian ISKANDAR Ismail Budiman Isnaini Jefri Lianda Jia Ayu Maulida Joni Joni Ahmad Mughni Juaria M Mahamuse, Juaria Junaidi Junaidi Juwita Boneka Sinaga Kukuh Lathifa, Nuril Lestari, Yulian Sri Mahfid, Mochammad Albin Khoirul Manza Aulia Risky Marzuarman, Marzuarman Maswandi Mega Aulia Ardhi Muhammad Citra Ramadhan Nurdin Nurdin Nurfadilla Lubis Nurul Azmi, Putri Wulandari Pipit Puspita, Rizka Dwi Putri, Eno Putri, Muzainova Hidayanti Putu Rafiqi Rahman, Sayuti Rahmi Inayati Raihani Fauziah Ramadhani, Iman Hadi Ray, Rafiq Riandi Sutrisno, Tegar Rika Yusnaini Rindilla Antika Riski Roma Irawan Romiduk Gurning Rossilawati, Nita Salamah Saputra, Gouzy Brahmantyo Sevani Desiana Putri Shalehoddin Shinta Nikita Sholahuddin Siti Khadijah Suci Rahmawati Surlitasari, Desi Syafruddin Ritonga Syahrazad Syarif Al-Qadri Indra Taufik Taufik Siregar Tegar Riandi Sutrisno Tjung Hauw Sin, Tjung Hauw Triansyah, Richo Novan Tuhawiyur Rohmana Al Chothob Tuti Lestari Siagian Ulfa, Nurul Zainuddin Wafa Jannatul Ma’wa Welinda Wenggedes Frensh Wiraswan Duha Yusniar Lubis Zuhra Zulfan Efendi Zulkifli