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Journal : International Journal of Social Science

A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON STUDENTS' ESSAY WRITING SKILLS I Nyoman Suparsa; Ida Bagus Nyoman Mantra; Ni Luh Sukanadi; I Nyoman Adi Susrawan; I Nyoman Suwandi
International Journal of Social Science Vol. 2 No. 6: April 2023
Publisher : Bajang Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53625/ijss.v2i6.5542

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The objective of this study was to investigate the essay-writing skills of students in Indonesian education institutions. A descriptive study approach was used to collect data from a group of students. Students were given three topics to choose from and were instructed to write academic essays within a certain time range. The student writings were gathered and scored using a scoring rubric that assessed several components of the essays. The data obtained were statistically analysed using descriptive analysis to describe the students’ essay writing skills. According to the findings of this study, the majority of students performed modestly on the writing test, with some performing better than others. The research found that the students struggled with organization and consistency, while their grammar and word usage still required to be improved. The study highlights the importance of enhancing students' writing skills to a higher level
THE ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILLS IN INDONESIAN CLASSROOMS I Nyoman Suwandi
International Journal of Social Science Vol. 2 No. 6: April 2023
Publisher : Bajang Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53625/ijss.v2i6.6103

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Speaking is one of the most important language skills to be mastered. Speaking is a person's ability to express or express ideas and thoughts within oneself that involve others in conveying this information using words. This research examined the assessment practiced by the teachers in assessing speaking skills. This research method is a qualitative method where the data were analyzed critically and presented descriptively. Data required for this study were collected through interviews and classroom observations. This study found that teachers conducted various assessments to assess students’ speaking skills. Assessment becomes highly powerful tool in improving the quality of learning. Consequently, careful considerations should be taken into account to carry out valid and reliable assessment. This study implies that teachers should always consider the appropriate assessment to be carried out in the classroom to measure the students’ speaking skills and use the results for learning and teaching improvement