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THE AMERICAN WOMAN IDENTITY AS REFLECTED IN EAT PRAY LOVE NOVEL IN HER PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Edi Ardian; Samsul Amri; Edi Susrianto Indra Putra
EJI (English Journal of Indragiri) : Studies in Education, Literature, and Linguistics Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): EJI (English Journal of Indragiri): Studies in Education, Literature, and Lingu
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/eji.v7i1.2380

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American culture background influences the content of literary work in this novel. The purpose of the research is to know an American woman identity as reflected in Eat Pray Love (EPL) novel in her pursuit of happiness. For that purpose, a thematic and descriptive, analysis is conducted to answer two research problems: 1) what constraint of woman to face in her attempts to achieve happiness; and 2) How the novel reflects of the American woman identity in her pursuit of happiness? The analysis finds out that woman faces the problem based on her culture. She is unhappy in her marriage, but the she deal with her problem in American culture identity, she attempts individual redefinition of the self by undergoing material and spiritual search and fulfillment, and finally managed to achieve her true happiness. The ego wins over the superego, and a new identity comes out of an internal conflict and an intense spiritual process. American individualism allows this. American individualism gives greater priority to individuals.
THE EFFECT OF USING FISHBOWL STRATEGY ON STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION IN NARRATIVE TEXT AT THE ELEVENTH GRADE OF SMAN 2 TEMBILAHAN Alfoni Farhana Zivah; Agus Mustajib; Samsul Amri
J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI) Vol 4 No 1 (2022): J-SHELVES OF INDRAGIRI (JSI)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/jsi.v4i1.2493

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The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of using the Fishbowl Strategy on students' reading comprehension at SMAN 2 Tembilahan as a problem that students face when reading, particularly in reading comprehension. A fishbowl strategy is useful for students’ skill in reading comprehension. The design of this research was experimental. The population of this research was the eleventh grade of SMAN 2 Tembilahan in the 2021–2022 academic year. This study's population included 69 students from four different classes. The samples for this study were divided into two classes, each with 28 students. The sample for this class is XI.MIPA1 as the control group and XI.MIPA2 as the experimental class. To get the data for this research, the researcher used tests as instruments, which included a pre-test and a post-test. There are 20 items per question on the pre-test and post-test in the form of a multiple-choice test. Four meetings were held as part of the learning process. The findings of this research showed that the average score in the pre-test was 28.9, while in the post-test it was 68.88 for the experimental group. The mean score of the post-test was higher than the mean score of the pre-test. The analysis revealed that T-observed was 5% higher than T-table, at 6,397 versus 2,056, an insignificant 5% difference. Based on the result, it was concluded that the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. Therefore, there is a significant effect of using the fishbowl strategy on students’ reading comprehension at SMAN 2 Tembilahan.
AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ GRAMMATICAL ERRORS IN WRITING REPORT TEXT AT NINETH GRADE SMPN 1 TEMBILAHAN HULU Cessy Herandani; Samsul Amri; Syafrizal
J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI) Vol 4 No 1 (2022): J-SHELVES OF INDRAGIRI (JSI)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/jsi.v4i1.2495

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The aims of this study are intended to find out the types of grammatical errors that are often made by students in writing report texts. The design was a descriptive method. Documentation of students’ report texts was used to collect the data. The subjects of this study were the students in the IX grade of SMPN 1 Tembilahan Hulu. According to the findings, the highest percentage of grammatical errors that students frequently make is in accordance with omission with 36.7%, followed by missing orders with 8.9%, missing information with 4.4%, and error addition with 2.2%.
THE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENGLISH DAYS ACTIVITY AT ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF INDRAGIRI Nani Agustina; Samsul Amri; Agus Mustajib
J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI) Vol 4 No 1 (2022): J-SHELVES OF INDRAGIRI (JSI)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/jsi.v4i1.2498

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The importance of conducting this research is to introduce to students how English Day activities can help them get used to speaking English. Researchers conducted this research to find out information about students' perceptions of English talent on campus (English Study Program Islamic University of Indragiri) as an illustration of whether the implementation of English Days activities can support students' English language skills. The design of this research is descriptive-quantitative. This study's population consists of all students enrolled in the English Study Program, which is divided into three levels and four classes, namely, Semester 2 class A, Semester 2 class B, Semester 4 and Semester 6. To determine the sample, the researcher used the total sampling technique. The total population is 56 students. In collecting data, researchers used a questionnaire as a research tool. This questionnaire is being used to determine how students feel about the implementation of English Day activities at the Islamic University of Indragiri. The questionnaire used in the study had five (five) alternatives, known as the Likert scale. The results showed that students' perceptions of the implementation of English Day activities were good (75.3%), which were between 66 and 100 percent. So, it can be said that the students' perception of the implementation of English-day activities at the English Study Program Islamic University of Indragiri is good.
Investigating EFL Higher Education Learners on Essay Writing Skills Samsul Amri
Journal of Education and Culture (JEC) Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): Journal of Education and Culture
Publisher : Indra institute Research & Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (233.197 KB) | DOI: 10.58707/jec.v1i1.12

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The purpose of this study was to see how good the students were at writing essays. It was organized as a survey project, with selected respondents from the fourth semester of the English Study Program FKIP – Universitas Islam Indragiri (UNISI) Tembilahan. They were given the assignment to write an essay. Format, mechanics, content, organization, and sentence structure were all evaluated assigns. The data analysis findings indicate that the learners' skill in each area of writing was incredibly diverse. Some learners were able to attain the highest conceivable score, while others were not. The data revealed that five learners (25%) had a very outstanding rating, twelve learners (60%) received a good category, and three learners (15%) received a sufficient rating. Altogether, their proficiency ranged from adequate to excellent. They are encouraged to boost their skills in order to achieve better outcomes.
Kegiatan English Club sebagai Sarana Peningkatan Kemampuan Berbicara (Speaking) Mahasiswa Universitas Islam Indragiri Salmiati Salmiati; Samsul Amri; Melda Yeni; Syafrizal Syafrizal; Adi Wiluyo; Khairunnisa Khairunnisa; Chunda Alicia
CEMARA: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Multidisiplin Vol 1 No 2 (2023): CEMARA: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Multidisiplin
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Islam Indragiri (UNISI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61672/cemara.v1i2.2687

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Tujuan dari kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana English Club berfungsi sebagai alat yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara mahasiswa. Selama kegiatan ini, menggunakan pendekatan partisipatif, dengan perpaduan teori dan praktek serta diskusi dan unjuk kerja di akhir pelatihan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa English Club membantu siswa lebih baik berbicara. Permainan bahasa Inggris, simulasi presentasi, dan aktivitas diskusi terstruktur adalah cara penting untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan diri dan keterampilan komunikasi verbal. Selain itu, berpartisipasi aktif dalam English Club juga membantu Anda memahami budaya negara dan menggunakan bahasa Inggris setiap hari. Melalui kegiatan PKM ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa English Club dapat dianggap sebagai sarana yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara mahasiswa, karena memberi mereka platform untuk melakukan latihan berbicara yang terorganisir dan menyenangkan. Penemuan ini meningkatkan pemahaman kita tentang peran English Club dalam pendidikan tinggi dan menunjukkan bahwa program yang lebih terfokus dan berkelanjutan dapat membantu meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara mahasiswa.
The Students’ Perception Of The Use Of Online English Dictionary At Grade XI Sman 1 Tembilahan Hulu Sella Rizna Sari; Samsul Amri; Maizarah Maizarah
Jurnal Edukasi Vol 11 No 1 (2023): EDUKASI
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61672/judek.v11i1.2602

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This research is motivated by the lack of students now to use dictionary which the result from preliminary observations are most students use online dictionary than book dictionary when studying the English language. The researcher become curious about the students experiences in using online dictionary. Thus, this study aims to investigate about students perception on the use of online dictionary by using quantitative method. The sample in this study were 35 students of class XI MIPA 5 SMAN 1 Tembilahan Hulu. Sampling was carried out using cluster sampling technique. In collecting data, researchers used a questionnaire as a research tool. This questionnaire is used to find out how students perception of the Use of Online English Dictionary. The questionnaire used in the study was presented in 5 (five) alternatives, commonly known as the Likert Scale. The results showed that students' perception of the Use of Online English Dictionary fall into the high category. It proved that 35 students got that category as the highest average score was in indicator selection with a score 140, followed by indicator organization with a score 139. And then the average value of indicator interpretation with a score 148. So, the researcher can conclude that the use of online dictionary can increase students’ interest in learning English. Because online dictionary is faster and easier than book dictionary.  
A CORRELATION STUDY BETWEEN STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON TEACHERS’ PERFORMANCE IN TEACHING ENGLISH AND THEIR ACHIEVEMENT Imelda Effendi; Samsul Amri; Melda Yeni
J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI) Vol 1 No 1 (2019): J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/jsi.v1i1.798

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The main purpose of this study is to find out the correlation between the students' perception of teacher's performance and their achievement at eleventh-grade students of SMK N 1 Kempas. The research design is a correlation study and used a simple total sampling technique in determining the sample. The total of the population was 146 students and amount of sample are 70 students. The data were collected by using a questionnaire for students' perceptions and documentation for students' achievement. The indicators of measurement for students' perception are intelligence, behavior, dressing style, friendliness, and authority, body movement, facial expression, vocal intonation, and achievement. Whereas the indicators of students' achievement are a cognitive domain, affective domain, and psychomotor domain. From the analysis of the result, out of 70 students filling the questionnaire, the students’ mean score for students’ perception of teacher's performance at eleventh-grade students of SMK N 1 Kempas was 79.8 at Good level. Whereas the students' mean score for their achievement at eleventh-grade students of SMK N 1 Kempas was 82.1 at a Good level. For the correlation value, the researcher got r coefficient of 0.868, which is classified as a high level. For hypothesis testing, the researcher got rcalculated (0.868) is higher than r table (1%= 0.249 and 5%=0.238). Therefore Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. It implies there is a significant and positive correlation between students' perception of teachers’ teaching performance and their achievement at eleventh-grade students of SMK N 1 Kempas.
THE STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL OF DISCUSSION TEXT AT XII GRADE OF MAN 1 INDRAGIRI HILIR Maylisha SY; Edi Ardian; Samsul Amri
J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI) Vol 1 No 1 (2019): J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/jsi.v1i1.799

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The purpose of this research is to know students’ writing skill of discussion text. The design of this research was descriptive quantitative research. To reach the purpose above, the researcher was distributing test to twelfth Grade students of XII Agama 1 of MAN 1 Indragiri Hilir. The amount of them is 20 students. After collecting the data, the researcher found that their writing skill of discussion text was good. It was proven by their mean score that is 74.1. It can be concluded that students have had good skills to write discussion text. The researcher assumed that this good result can be because the students had been able to understand what the teacher explain during the teaching and learning process and they also read many texts in the library or the internet.
THE USE OF CIRC METHOD TOWARD READING COMPREHENSION OF DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT GRADE NINTH OF SMP NEGERI 1 GAUNG SY.Khania Khulqi; Samsul Amri; Maizarah Maizarah
J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI) Vol 1 No 1 (2019): J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32520/jsi.v1i1.802

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Reading comprehension is the process of making meaning from the texts. In this study, the students’ problems related to the students’ difficulties in gaining information from the reading texts. CIRC (Cooperative Integrated Reading Composition) method was selected to solve those problems. Thus the main purpose of this current investigation is to test whether or not CIRC brings positive effects toward the students reading comprehension of descriptive texts. This is an experimental study, which was conducted at grade ninth students of SMP Negeri 1 Gaung. The samples consisted of 48 students. In collecting the data, the researcher used a test that is formed in the multiple-choice test. After conducting the research, it found the tobserved was 7.14, which was higher than the ttable score in the degree of significance 1 % and 5% (2.687<7.12>2.410). It means that the alternative hypothesis (H1) of the research is accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. In other words, the use of CIRC method toward students reading comprehension of descriptive text at grade ninth of SMP Negeri 1 Gaung is effective.