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Impact of Weblog to Increase English Essay Writing Ability: English Euis Meinawati; Sri Arfani
Journal of English Development Vol. 3 No. 02 (2023): Journal of English Development
Publisher : Prodi Tadris Bahasa Inggris

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Abstract  The purpose of this research is to get the impact of weblogs on English essay writing skills. This study used a quasi-experimental study with a one-group pre-test and post-test experimental design. The sample in this study were students of the English Program at BSI University, Jakarta. 50 students participated in the research process. The treatment process was carried out in 14 meetings and before treatment students were given a pre-test and after treatment, students received a post-test. Data was collected using documentation taken from the results of students' English essay writing tests. The data analysis technique uses a two-sample paired t-test for the mean. The results of the study concluded that the results of the t-test showed t-Stat < t-table (-32.4678 < 2.0095), meaning that weblogs have a good level of effectiveness in improving the ability to write English essays. Students understand the steps for developing essay writing well. The results of this study have implications for understanding the concept of using multimedia technology for students to write English essays which can lead to easy access anywhere and anytime.
Implementing Project-Based Learning Using Short Movies in English Writing Course: English Euis Meinawati; Widia Yunita
Journal of English Development Vol. 4 No. 01 (2024): Journal of English Development
Publisher : Prodi Tadris Bahasa Inggris

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25217/jed.v4i01.4347

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This research aims to determine the effectiveness of implementing project-based learning using short movie-making in English writing classes. This research uses quasi-experimental research with a one-group pre-test and post-test experimental design. The research was conducted in 14 meetings with 50 English writing class 31.3A students. The odd semester was 2023-2024. The research will be carried out from September 2023 to 2024 at BSI University Jakarta. Data is collected using observation, documentation and tests. The data analysis technique uses a two-sample paired t-test for the mean. The research results concluded that short movie-making projects carried out in groups can increase student interest in writing classes. Apart from that, it is also easier for students to develop writing ideas. So, students' English writing skills are better than before the short movie-making project was implemented. This can be seen from the t-test results showing t-Stat < t-table (5.4678 < 2.0095), meaning that the project of making short movies in groups is practical and improves English writing skills.
Students’ Learning Styles in English Classes in Inclusive Schools Meinawati, Euis; Sabian, Annaba Tama; Jimmi; Sulistyawati, Meiva Eka Sri; Suwarsito
Jurnal Pembelajaran Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): Mei 2025
Publisher : Raja Zulkarnain Education Foundation

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Learning in an inclusive environment has numerous advantages. Still, it also presents several challenges that must be addressed, such as accommodating the diverse learning styles of both regular students and those with special needs. This study aims to determine the learning styles of students learning English in an inclusive learning environment and to explore the match between students' learning styles and teachers' teaching styles within this environment. The sample was Champions Community Homeschooling students who completed the form and responded to the questionnaire. They were divided into ten regular students and five students with special needs. This study was conducted at Champions Community Homeschooling, which is an inclusive school. This Champions Community Homeschooling inclusive school is located in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia. The study took place from March to September 2024. This study employed a qualitative approach, utilizing a case study method. Data were collected using observations of the teaching and learning process and questionnaires. Data analysis techniques included data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The study found that the learning style that dominated special needs students in English classes was the aural learning style, followed by the reading/writing learning style. However, regular students had a reading and writing learning style, followed by a visual learning style. The results of this study also have implications for educators to design more flexible and inclusive teaching strategies that accommodate diverse learning styles.
Beyond the Classroom: Project-Based Learning As a Catalyst for English Proficiency in Higher Education Nisa, Baiatun; Arfani, Sri; PURWANINGRUM, PRAPTI WIGATI; MEINAWATI, EUIS
Lingua Cultura Vol. 19 No. 1 (2025): Lingua Cultura (In Press)
Publisher : Bina Nusantara University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/lc.v19i1.13505

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As the demand for 21st-century communication skills grows, English language education must evolve beyond grammar and vocabulary to include digital literacy and collaborative competencies. This study explores the distinctive use of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in a first-semester Basic English course for Communication Science students at a private university in Indonesia. The research examines how PBL enhances student engagement, builds speaking confidence, and fosters real-world language use through digital tools, providing a context-specific approach to foundational English education. A qualitative case study design involving 105 students was employed over a 14-week academic period. Data were gathered through student reflections, structured questionnaires, and multimedia project evaluations, and were analyzed thematically to capture students’ learning experiences and performance outcomes. Findings show that PBL significantly boosted speaking confidence, particularly through tasks such as video production and group projects. These tasks were the most effective in improving language skills and student engagement, distinguishing this study from traditional language instruction. However, challenges such as time management, group accountability, and technical difficulties were noted, particularly among students with limited digital literacy. Positive group dynamics and instructor support were critical in overcoming these obstacles. This study offers insights into the intersection of PBL, digital literacy, and language learning, especially for low-level learners in Communication Science. It emphasizes the importance of inclusive, student-centered learning environments that meet the evolving demands of 21st-century communication.
SPEECH ACTS IN DONALD TRUMP’S SPEECH: TRUMP BANS ALL REFUGEES AND CITIZENS OF 7 MAJORITY MUSLIM COUNTRIES ENTERING U.S Euis Meinawati
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Publisher : Universitas Negeri Islam Sumatera Utara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/inspiration.v2i2.19248

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Abstract. People surely know about Donald Trump. He is the elected president of U.S. on November 9th, 2016. Trump is considered a controversial person in every speech and action, it was attracting the writer to analyze his speech entitled Trump Bans All Refugees and Citizens of 7 Majority Muslim Countries Entering U.S., and the speech will be discussed linguistically by the writer. In analyzing Trump’s speech, the writer will relate it to the speech acts belong to J. L. Austin, those are: locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary. The analysis that will be elaborated by the writer is about Austin’s types of speech acts contained in Donald Trump’s speech, and then the most and the least types used in Donald Trump’s speech, and also determining does perlocutionary is always exist in every Trump’s utterance. All analyzes will be elaborated using descriptive qualitative method. In this case, the writer found 10 utterances related to Donald Trump’s speech. In those utterances, there include 10 data of locutionary forces, 10 data of illocutionary forces, but only 2 data that show perlocutionary forces, because not all utterances conduct perlocutionary. Thus, every utterance can be linguistically analyzed, in order to see whether every speech always conduct perlocutionary forces or not.Keywords: Donald Trump, linguistics, speech, speech acts.
The Effectiveness of YouTube as an E-Resource on Students’ Writing Learning Euis Meinawati; Prapti Wigati Purwaningrum; Sufi Alawiyah; Herlin Widasiwi Setianingrum
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 14, No 4 (2022): AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

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The purpose of this research was to find out the effectiveness of YouTube as an electronic learning resource in English writing learning. An exploratory mixed method was used in this study. Research instruments included tests, observations and questionnaires. The participants in this study were all third-semester English majors at Bina Sarana Informatika University in Jakarta. The participants were 100 students that were taken randomly. The researcher collected the data from September until December 2021. The result of the English essay writing test was analyzed by using a t-test. The observation was be done during the learning process and the questionnaire used to get students' input about the effectiveness of YouTube as an e-resource.    The results of the study concluded that YouTube as an e-resource has a positive impact on the ability to write English essays. The test results before and after implementing YouTube as an e-resource were t-stat (8.76) t-table (2.022), which means Ho was rejected and H1 was accepted. While the Pearson correlation was 0.732. Students also gave a positive view of the use of YouTube during essay writing activities. This can be seen in the average value which was dominated by strongly agreed answers. This study concluded that learning resources for writing should be presented as learning resources that involve audio-visual and interesting so that story ideas can be developed.
Students’ Stage Fright Symptoms in English Public Speaking Class Meinawati, Euis; Purwaningrum, Prapti Wigati; Alawiyah, Sufi; Chodidjah
International Journal of Educational Research & Social Sciences Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): April 2023
Publisher : CV. Inara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51601/ijersc.v4i2.622

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The purpose of this research is to find out the symptoms of stage fright in students in English public speaking classes. The study approach uses a qualitative survey consisting of four open-ended questions. The data in this study were taken through direct observation of English public speaking classes, document reports on the progress of students learning public speaking from the teacher and interviews. The data analysis procedure was carried out in three stages, including 1) data reduction, which is the process of collecting data according to the focus of the research, 2) presenting data through the process of categorizing data, classifying and analyzing the process, and 3) drawing conclusions to find out the results. solving research problems. The results of the data analysis concluded that there were two general symptoms associated with student stage fright during public speaking class practice, namely physiological symptoms and cognitive symptoms. Thus, the teacher should be able to direct students to apply strategies to overcome speaking anxiety such as increasing preparation and practice. These findings have implications for teachers' understanding of the concept of the importance of understanding the character of students' anxiety in practicing English public speaking in class, so that teachers can choose learning methods or techniques that are appropriate to students' anxiety levels