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SOLVING THE STUDENTS’ PROBLEMS IN WRITING ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY THROUGH COLLABORATIVE WRITING STRATEGY M. Fadhly Farhy Abbas; Herdi Herdi
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 7, No 1 (2018)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v7i1.1499

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This research is based on the students’ problems in writing argumentative essay, especially in developing and organizing ideas, using good grammar and diction, and applying correct writing mechanics, such as the use of capital letter, spelling, and punctuation. The purpose of this research is to solve the students’ problems in writing argumentative essay through collaborative writing strategy. The design employed in this research was classroom action research. The participants involved in this research were 23 students of English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Lancang Kuning Pekanbaru, Indonesia. The instruments used in this research were writing test, field note, observation checklist, and interview. Based on the result of the test, the students’ score had reached the criteria of success set, and it was significantly improved from the result before the research conducted. The mean score of the mid-term test was 54.9, and the mean score of the cycle test was 74.3. In addition, based on the data gained from the field note, observation checklist, and interview, it was found that the students were active, creative, and enjoy the learning process. In conclusion, the use of collaborative writing strategy can solve the students’ problems in writing argumentative essay as well.Keywords: writing skill; writing aspects; argumentative essay; collaborative writing strategy;  classroom action research.
IMPLEMENTATION OF ANDROID APPLICATION TO SOLVE THE STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION OF ENDING –ED M. Fadhly Farhy Abbas; Vina Fathira
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 8 No 2 (2020)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v8i2.2648

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This research was done because of the students’ problem of pronouncing ending –ed. To solve the problem, the researchers tried to implement the application on learning media in this gadget era. The purpose of the research is to improve the students’ problem by implementing android application in pronouncing of ending –ed and to find the factors influencing the improvement. The method of this research was qualitative method. The research design was classroom action research of second-year-students in 2018/2019 academic year at STIBA (Foreign Language College) Persada Bunda Pekanbaru. The applications used were online and offline application English Pronunciation. The result showed that there is an improvement by implementing the android application of students’ pronunciation of ending –ed. It can be seen that the increasing of the students’ ability in pronouncing of ending –ed were at the level of “fairly good” category become the level of “good” category. Some factors influencing the students’ ability in pronouncing endng –ed were they often practice and listen to the android applications whether online and offline English Pronunciation to obtain the understanding and the information how to pronounce the exact words  of ending –ed. To conclude, the implementation of android application of online and android based can improve the ability of students’ pronunciation of pronouncing sound /t/, /d/, and /ɪd/ of ending –ed.
PAUD Teachers' Speaking Skill in Teaching English in Tampan District SYAIFULLAH SYAIFULLAH; Refika Andriani; M. Fadhly Farhy Abbas
PAUD Lectura: Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Vol. 4 No. 01 (2020): PAUD Lectura: Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/paud-lectura.v4i01.5053

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The aim of this research is to describe about PAUD teachers’ speaking skill in Tampan district. The method of this research was survey design, there was no treatment and data manipulating on that research variable, independent variable, its only describe the result of PAUD teachers’ speaking skill in teaching English in Tampan district Pekanbaru. This research data was collected by using a test, speaking. Scientifically, the result of PAUD teachers’ speaking skill has been known. Their speaking skill in teaching English was low. It was 33.5 on poor level. The result showed that the teachers should improve their skill in teaching English. Besides, this research result is expected to be as one of references in deciding the method, media, or resources to be applied in teaching English for early childhood students. In conclusion, PAUD teachers in Tampan district seldom use or practice their English whether with their colleague or students.
ASSESSING AND EVALUATING EFL LEARNERS’ ABILITY IN WRITING ACADEMIC ESSAY M. Fadhly Farhy Abbas
Proceedings of ISELT FBS Universitas Negeri Padang Vol 5 (2017): The Proceedings of International Seminar on English Language and Teaching
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

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English as Foreign Language (EFL) learners in Indonesia, especially in English Education Department is strongly expected to have good writing skill. This is because the learners’ achievement in writing can be used as a valuable contribution towards the development of English Language Teaching (ELT) in Indonesia, especially in the teaching of writing skill. Therefore, it needs a writing assessment and evaluation to measure the learners’ writing skill. This study aims at assessing and evaluating the EFL learners’ ability in writing an essay, especially in writing academic or scientific essay. Quantitative method with descriptive quantitative design employed in this study. The writing test and unstructured interview were used in this study as research instrument. This study was conducted on November 2016 at University of Lancang Kuning, Indonesia. There were 80 learners selected as participants in this study. The result of the writing test showed that the learners’ average score was 68.8 and it was categorized into fair level. Moreover, based on the interview the learners said that they felt difficult in developing and organizing idea with correct grammar and diction in a composition. It was basically influenced by limited writing strategy and learning materials. Therefore, appropriate learning materials supported by writing strategy are needed to facilitate and improve the learners’ writing skill. In conclusion, the learners’ writing skill is in fair level of ability.
INVESTIGATING EFL LEARNERS’ ABILITY IN APPLYING WRITING MECHANICS IN AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY M. Fadhly Farhy Abbas; Herdi Herdi
Proceedings of ISELT FBS Universitas Negeri Padang Vol 6 (2018): Prosiding of The Sixth International Conference on English Language and Teaching (ICOE
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

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This study aims at investigating EFL learners’ ability in applying writing mechanics in writing an argumentative essay. Quantitative method with descriptive quantitative design was employed in this study. To collect the data, the writing test and unstructured interview were used in this research. This research was conducted on April 2018 at Universitas Lancang Kuning, Pekanbaru. There were 46 learners selected as participants in this research. The result of the writing test showed that the learners’ mean score was 64.6 and it was categorized into fair level of ability. Moreover, based on the interview the learners said that they felt difficult in applying good mechanics in their writing. It was beacuse the leraners had low alertness and carefulness in writing, low motivation to write an essay, low confidence when writing, and seldom to practice writing at leisure time. Therefore, appropriate writing strategy supported by suitable learning materials is needed to facilitate and improve the learners’ ability in applying writing mechanics in their writing. In conclusion, the learners’ ability in applying writing mechanics in an argumentative essay is in fair level of ability.
Analisis Kemampuan Mahasiswa dalam Sistem Pengelolaan Microteaching dengan Siklus Perencanaan, Pelaksanaan, Evaluasi, Pengendalian, Peningkatan (PPEPP) Herdi Herdi; M. Fadhly Farhy Abbas; Destina Kasriyati
Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 9 No 1 (2021): Jurnal Pendidikan
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (614.198 KB) | DOI: 10.36232/pendidikan.v9i1.608

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Microteaching merupakan mata kuliah wajib yang harus diperoleh oleh mahasiswa. Sebagai calon guru dituntut untuk dapat mengajar dan mempraktekkan sistem pengelolaan kelas dengan baik. Oleh karena itu mahasiswa diharapkan mampu untuk menerapkan Siklus Perencanaan, Pelaksanaan, Evaluasi, Pengendalian, Peningkatan (PPEPP) pada mata kuliah microteaching. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kemampuan mahasiswa dalam mendesin RPP dan system pengelolan microteacing dengan siklus PPEPP. Penelitian ini adalah penelitiadeskriptif kuantitatif dengan sampel sebanyak 38 mahasiswa. Dari hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa rata-rata kemampuan mahasiswa dalam mendesain RPP dan pengelolaan kelas microteaching pada setiap indikator siklus PPEPP adalah 62.55 yang dapat dikategorikan cukup. Pada indikator perencanaan skor rata-rata mahasiswa adalah 16,9 (27%), rata-rata kemampuan mahasiswa pada indikator pelaksanaan adalah 23,7 (38%), sedangkan pada indikator evaluasi, rata-rata kemampuan mahasiswa adalah 9,1 (15%), kemudian pada indikator pengendalian, rata-rata kemampuan mahasiswa adalah 6,1 (10%), dan terakhir pada indikator peningkatan, rata-rata kemampuan mahasiswa adalah 6,8 (11%). Jadi dapat disimpulkan bahwa rata-rata kemampuan mahasiswa dalam mendesain RPP dan pengelolaan microteaching dengan siklus PPEPP dikategorikan cukup.
Investigasi Kemampuan Mahasiswa dalam Menulis Esai Ilmiah pada Mata Kuliah Composition and Essay Writing M. Fadhly Farhy Abbas; Herdi Herdi
Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 9 No 2 (2021): Jurnal Pendidikan
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (657.859 KB) | DOI: 10.36232/pendidikan.v9i2.1104

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Penelitian ini didasari dengan adanya kebutuhan untuk menginvestigasi kemampuan mahasiswa dalam menulis esai ilmiah. Hal ini diperlukan sebagai bahan evaluasi mata kuliah Composition and Essay Writing. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kemampuan mahasiswa dalam menulis esai ilmiah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif dengan rancangan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif. Sampel dari penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa semester 4 pada Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (FKIP) Universitas Lancang Kuning (UNILAK) Tahun Akademik 2020/2021 yang berjumlah sebanyak 56 orang. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data adalah tes menulis esai ilmiah dan wawancara. Setelah data dikumpulkan, peneliti menganalisis hasil tes dengan menggunakan rubrik penilaian serta tabel kategori nilai. Kemudian, peneliti menjelaskan data yang diperoleh dari hasil wawancara secara deskriptif. Setelah data dikumpulkan, ditemukan bahwa kemampuan mahasiswa dalam menulis esai ilmiah pada mata kuliah Composition and Essay Writing dikategorikan ke dalam kemampuan yang baik dengan nilai rata-rata 81. Kemudian, dari hasil wawancara ditemukan informasi bahwa mahasiswa cukup memahami dan menguasai keahlian menulis. Sebagai kesimpulan, kemampuan mahasiswa dalam menulis esai ilmiah pada mata kuliah Composition and Essay Writing adalah merupakan kemampuan menulis yang baik.
Investigasi Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kualitas Tulisan Ilmiah Mahasiswa M. Fadhly Farhy Abbas; Herdi Herdi
Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 10 No 1 (2022): Jurnal Pendidikan
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (262.748 KB) | DOI: 10.36232/pendidikan.v10i1.1574

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Penelitian ini didasari dengan adanya kebutuhan untuk mengevaluasi capaian pembelajaran mata kuliah yang berada dalam kategori Writing Skill, seperti: Paragraph Writing, Composition and Essay Writing, Argumentative Writing, dan Thesis Writing. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kualitas tulisan ilmiah mahasiswa. Desain penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah rancangan penelitian deskriptif. Data penelitian dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan angket dan panduan wawancara. Yang menjadi partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah alumni (lulusan) Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (FKIP) Universitas Lancang Kuning (UNILAK) pada Tahun Akademik 2020/2021. Jumlah alumni tersebut adalah sebanyak 36 orang. Data yang telah dikumpulkan melalui angket dan wawancara dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ini menujukkan bahwa, terdapat faktor eksternal dan internal yang menghambat keterampilan menulis mahasiswa. Hal ini didukung oleh data dari wawancara bahwa kesulitan mahasiswa dalam menulis tulisan ilmiah itu, secara umumnya memang dipengaruhi oleh faktor eksternal dan internal tadi, seperti kurangnya rasa percaya diri, kurangnya pengetahuan dalam menemukan referensi bacaan, kurangnya pengetahuan dalam hal penggunaan tata bahasa, kosakata, dan mekanisme penulisan yang benar, serta minimnya waktu untuk latihan menulis. Berdasarkan temuan ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa faktor eksternal dan internal menjadi faktor penentu dan yang paling berpengaruh terhadap kualitas tulisan ilmiah mahasiswa.
Pemanfaatan Aplikasi “English Pronunciation” Berbasis Android sebagai Upaya Pengenalan Kompetensi Komunikasi Antar-Budaya M. Fadhly Farhy Abbas; Marwa Marwa
Jurnal Abdimasa Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol 5 No 1 (2022): Jurnal ABDIMASA Pengabdian Masyarakat
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

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Abstrak Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini didasari dengan adanya permasalahan dan kebutuhan guru-guru bahasa Inggris dan siswa-siswi di SMK Negeri 7 Kota Pekanbaru dalam hal pengetahuan pengucapan/pelafalan (Pronunciation) dan kompetensi komunikasi antar-budaya (Intercultural Communicative Competence). Guru-guru bahasa Inggris dan siswa-siswi di SMK Negeri 7 Kota Pekanbaru ini memiliki pengetahuan yang minim tentang Pronunciation dan Intercultural Communicative Competence. Untuk itu, tim pelaksana memandang perlu untuk melakukan pengabdian masyarakat kepada segenap guru-guru bahasa Inggris dan siswa-siswi di SMK Negeri 7 Kota Pekanbaru dalam bentuk sosialisasi dan pelatihan singkat sebagai bentuk solusi dari permasalahan dan kebutuhan di sekolah tersebut. Pada kegiatan sosialisasi, metode yang dilakukan adalah metode ceramah dan tanya-jawab seputar kompetensi komunikasi antar-budaya. Selanjutnya, dilanjutkan dengan latihan dan pendampingan terhadap penggunaan aplikasi English Pronunciation berbasis Android sebagai upaya untuk mengenalkan kompetensi komunikasi antar-budaya kepada guru dan siswa. Pada kegiatan ini, tim pelaksana juga memberikan angket pada awal kegiatan dan di akhir kegiatan untuk melihat pemahaman guru dan siswa terhadap materi yang disampaikan. Setelah kegiatan ini dilakukan, dapat dilihat bahwa pemahaman guru dan siswa terhadap Intercultural Communicative Competence dan Pronunciation menjadi lebih baik. Hal ini dapat dibuktikan dengan hasil angket yang sudah diisi oleh guru dan siswa pada saat kegiatan berlangsung.
Investigating EFL Learners’ Ability in Generating, Organizing, and Elaborating Ideas in an Argumentative Essay M.Fadhly Farhy Abbas; Herdi Herdi
J-SHMIC : Journal of English for Academic Vol. 5 No. 2 (2018): J-SHMIC(Journal of English for Academic)
Publisher : UIR Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (379.089 KB) | DOI: 10.25299/jshmic.2018.vol5(2).1991

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This study aims at investigating EFL learners’ ability in generating, organizing, and elaborating ideas of argumentative essay. Quantitative method with descriptive quantitative design was employed in this study. To collect the data, the writing test and unstructured interview were used in this research. This research was conducted on April 2018 at Universitas Lancang Kuning, Pekanbaru. There were 46 learners selected as participants in this research. The result of the writing test showed that the learners’ mean score was 64.6 and it was categorized into low level of ability. Moreover, based on the interview the learners said that they felt difficult in elaborating ideas as well as organize the ideas in a good order. It was beacuse the learners had low alertness and carefulness in writing, low motivation to write an essay, low confidence when writing, and seldom to practice writing at leisure time. Therefore, appropriate writing strategy supported by suitable learning media is needed to facilitate and improve the learners’ ability in writing the essay. In conclusion, the learners’ ability in generating, organizing, and elaborating ideas is in low level of ability.