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Journal : JOURNAL OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS AND LITERATURE

EFL First-Year Students’ Writing Challenges and Strategies in the Transition from High School to University Writing Ana Ahsana El Sulukiyyah; Utami Widiati; Francisca Maria Ivone; Abdullah, Sharmini
JOALL (Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): February, 2026 (On Process)
Publisher : UNIB Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/joall.v11i1.44209

Abstract

Writing at the university level presents significant challenges for EFL students. Although many studies have investigated EFL students’ academic writing challenges, few have focused specifically on paragraph writing, the foundational stage of academic writing development among first-year university students, particularly those transitioning from high school to university writing. Addressing this gap, this present study investigates students’ writing challenges, strategies, and their perceptions of differences and feedback. A total of 315 first-year Indonesian EFL students enrolled in the English study programs were selected through convenience sampling to complete a Likert-scale questionnaire adapted from the ESLP 82 Questionnaire. The findings reveal idea organization as the most prominent difficulty (M = 4.4; 83.5% agree), followed by issues of grammar and sentence structures (M = 4.3; 78.9% agree). Whereas, 85,7% students answered that university writing is more complex than high school writing activities, because it is needed a higher level of critical thinking, as 88,2% students acknowledged. As many as 80.8% students like to discuss with their teachers about their writing difficulties, and 89.5% prefer to use digital tools such as Grammarly and ChatGPT. At about 89,4% students stated that teacher feedback on grammar was considered helpful, but students rarely got peer feedback. These findings emphasize the urgent need for structured writing support that focuses on idea organization, grammar, vocabulary enhancement, and opportunities for peer interaction. To explore effective pedagogical interventions and the evolving role of digital tools in supporting academic writing development, further studies are highly recommended.
Co-Authors , Nunung Suryati Abda Abda Abdullah, Sharmini Ach. Amirudin Afandi, Titah Afendi Hamat Agria Golda Vegetari Ahmad Heki Sujiatmoko Ajeng Dini Arfianti Ali Saukah Amalia, Suci Nugrah Aminuyati Ana Ahsana El Sulukiyyah Anang Santoso Andika Agung Sutrisno Andina, Diah Maya Ani Susanti Anik Nunuk Wulyani Annishah Annishah, Annishah Annur Rofiq Any Eka Nur Hidayati Arik Susanti, Arik Ary Fauzi Asnawi Muslem Atika Kumala Dewi, Atika Kumala Aurora Paramahita Kusumawardhani Aziz, Imam Nur Bambang Yudi Cahyono Beby Maharani Masyitha Beleven Khrismawan Budi Eko Soetjipto Budi Waluyo Cahyani, Risya Astrifiya Chusnul Chotimah, Ima Damayanti, Elok Damiri, Sylvia David Imamyartha Dedi Kuswandi Degeng, I Nyoman Delsa Miranty Devanti, Yeni Mardiyana Devinta Puspita Ratri Devinta Puspita Ratri Devinta Puspita Ratri Devinta Puspita Ratri Dhaifi, Ilzam Diah Maya Andina Dina Puspita Rini Diska Fatima Virgiyanti Dwi Fita Heriyawati Ekaning Dewanti Laksmi Eko Ariwidodo El Khoiri, Niamika El Sulukiyyah, Ana Ahsana Emy Sudarwati Enny Irawati Ery Tri Djatmika RWW Eva Nikmatul Rabbianty, Eva Nikmatul Evynurul Laily Zen Fachrurrazy Fachrurrazy Fadilla Halim Fadillah, Anam Faradila Masuara Fazri Nur Yusuf Febriani, Adelia Fitriah, Rina Fitriatul Masitoh Fitriyah, Ima Flora Debora Floris Francisca Maria Ivone Furaidah Gazali Lembah Hamat, Afendi Hardina D. Ni’mah Harfal, Zaldi Haryana, Lia Helena Octavia Hernik Farisia Him’mawan Adi Nugroho Humairoh, Mega Fariziah Nur I Nyoman Sudana Degeng Ima Dwi Lailatul Firda Ima Fitriyah Imam Nur Aziz Imamyartha, David Imron Arifin Indri Astutik Indri Astutik Indri Astutik Januarius Mujianto Januarius Mujianto Jonathans, Peggy Magdalena Joni Alfin Julianda Julianda Kardi Nurhadi Khafshoh, Adira Lizaria Khansa, Maharani Khoiriyah Khoiriyah Khoiriyah Khoirul Anwar Khotim Maslikah Khotim Maslikah Khulaifiyah Khulaifiyah, Khulaifiyah Khusnul Khotimah Kukuh Prayitno Subagyo Lailatun Nisvi Rizki Amalia Lestari R, Kenny Shania Lilis Nur Hidayati Lina Hanifiyah Lulu Laela Amalia Lutfiyan Khusyabaroh M. Adnan Latief M. Ramli M. Zaini Miftah Maba, Aprezo Pardodi Mahbub, Moh. Arif Mandasari, Berlinda Mardhatillah, Mardhatillah Maslikah, Khotim Meisa Diningrat, Syaiputra Wahyuda Meyga Agustia Nindya Miftahul Janah, Miftahul Mirjam Anugerahwati Mohammad Hamidi Masykur Muhammad Muchsin Afriyadi Muhari Muhari Murtafiah, Muhimatul Muslim, Abd. Hakim Mustofa, Mutmainnah Nadhifah, Siti Nahak, Kristina E. Noya Noverita Wahyuningsih Novianti, Hartia Nunuk Wulyani, Anik Nunung Suryati Nur Hayati Nur Hayati Nur Mukminatien Nurhidayati Nurkamilah Nurkamilah Nurkamilah Nurkamilah Nurkamilah, Nurkamilah Nurul Atma Octavia, Helena Pechinthorn, Komm Peggy Magdalena Jonathans Peggy Magdalena Jonathans Pratidina, Galita Febrian Priyatno Ardi, Priyatno Punaji Setyosari Putri, Elsa Desi Rachmadhany, Clarita Dianmonica Rachmi Sulistyarini Radita, Cindy Raisa Fadilla Renandya, Willy Ardian Rendhi Fatrisna Yuniar RIRIN PUSPARINI Rizqi Khoirunnisa Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Roni Wibowo Rosyidah Rosyidah Saida Ulfa Saiful Marhaban Salsabila Gita Nurani Santi Erliana, Santi Saprudin Saprudin Sharif , Tengku Intan Suzila Tengku Sharif, Tengku Intan Suzila Tengku Shinta, Lucia Geneviave Bella Shirly Rizki Kusumaningrum Sintha Tresnadewi Siti Muniroh Sri Rachmajanti Sri Widayati Sri Wuli Fitriati Sriati Usman Suharmanto Suharyadi Supriyono, Yusup Suzila, Tengku Intan Syafik, Moh. Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia, Sylvia Taranindya Zulhi Amalia Taranindya Zulhi Amalia Taris, Tarisman Teguh Sulistyo Tengku Intan Suzila Tengku Intan Suzila Tengku Sharif Tengku Intan Suzila Tengku Sharif Tengku Intan Suzila Tengku Sharif Tengku Intan Suzila Tengku Sharif Tengku Sharif, Tengku Intan Suzila Tommy Hastomo Triana Indrawini Ubaidillah, M. Faruq Ulil Fitriyah Uluul Khakiim Uswatun Khasanah, Yunita Utari Praba Astuti Wahjoedi Wardani Dwi Suhastyanang Wijayanti, Erythrina Crista Wiwiet Eva Savitri Wiwiet Eva Savitri Wiwin, Darwin Yatri, Deni Yazid Basthomi Yeni Mardiyana Devanti Yulia Rahayu, Endah Yunita Puspitasari Zaldi Harfal Zalva Fajhira Shabrina Putri