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Strengthening English Writing Ability of Students of SMP IT Cendekia Pematangsiantar Class VII Through Pro Writing Aids as Creative and Interactive Media Viola Sasti Bizora L. Tobing; Venyta Sinaga; Syalaisha Syafira Irwansyah; Herman Herman
Jurnal Pengabdian Nusantara Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Konsorsium Nasional Pengelola Jurnal Pengabdian

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32832/jpn.v3i3.108

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This community service activity was conducted to improve the English writing skills of Grade VII students at SMP IT Cendekia Pematangsiantar, particularly in sentence structure and vocabulary. The main objective was to enhance students’ writing ability through the use of ProWritingAid as a creative and interactive technology-based tool. The methods used included socialization, a short training session, and hands-on practice during a one-day activity involving 15 student participants. The activity was carried out actively and interactively, with direct guidance as students explored key features of the application. ProWritingAid proved useful through its grammar correction, sentence structure analysis, and writing style support. Some challenges were encountered, such as limited internet quota and restricted access to premium features. However, students showed improvement in constructing more coherent and grammatically correct English paragraphs. They also became more confident and motivated to write. This program demonstrated that the use of interactive digital media can effectively support the development of writing skills among junior high school students.
Grab Your Future: Socialization in Constructing a Powerful English Application Letter for College Students Herman Herman; Sabar Dumayanti Sihombing; Nelly Ervina; Riny Riny; Arwin Tannuary; Richard Berlien; Bangun Munthe; Tumpal Richardo Sirait; Bangun Bangun; Imelda Butarbutar
Jurnal Pengabdian Nusantara Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32832/jpn.v3i4.121

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In today’s competitive job market, the ability to compose a professional English application letter is essential for university graduates, especially in non-native English-speaking contexts. This study explores the implementation and outcomes of a socialization program designed to enhance the English correspondence skills of sixth-semester Management students at Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi (STIE) Sultan Agung, Pematangsiantar, Indonesia. A total of 75–80 students were divided into three groups (Group A, Group B, and Group C) and participated in a series of interactive workshops focused on the structure, language, and personalization of English application letters. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through observations, document analysis of student letters, reflection essays, and post-program questionnaires. The results revealed significant improvements in students’ understanding of letter format, grammar usage, and the ability to tailor content to specific job advertisements. Peer review and collaborative learning played a crucial role in increasing student engagement and confidence in using English professionally. The discussion highlights the importance of genre-based instruction and social learning in developing employability-oriented communication skills. The findings emphasize the need for higher education institutions to embed practical, job-focused English training into their curriculum to better prepare students for real-world career demands. This study concludes that structured socialization programs can effectively equip students with the skills and confidence needed to construct impactful application letters, thereby enhancing their readiness for the job market. With the right support, students can take ownership of their career development, starting with how they present themselves on paper.
Co-Authors Adrian K Tarigan Agnes Gau Densia Bulu Ahmad Fadillah Albert Welman Daulat Lumbangaol Alianus Zalukhu Ance J. Panggabean Andreas Manurung Angel Grace Karolina Sinaga Angel Nerin Patricia Panggabean Anita Sitanggang Arisdani Elman Situmorang Arni Wulandari Sinaga Artha Yuni Trimedia Situngkir Arwin Tannuary Arwin Tannuary Arwin Tannuary Asnawi Asnawi Bangun Bangun Bangun Munthe Basar Lolo Siahaan Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik Bertaria Sohnata Hutauruk Bobby Pramjit Singh Dhillon Calvyn Sepanya Siregar Cindya Septiany Simanjuntak Citra Hotmauli Viavanni Br. Simbolon Cristina Geovani Manik Daniel Andre Devany Sijabat Daniel Ganda Putra Sihombing Delima Simbolon Desi Peronika Purba Desy Asriliani Simalango Dewi Kristina Hutapea Dewi Sartika Situmorang Dhepany Putri Sianipar Diana Florenta Butar-Butar Diyan Ryan Christyan Simbolon Doni Berkat Tabah Hulu Dumaris E Silalahi Dwi Fanny Oktafia Dwi Natalia Purba Eka Ria Oktavia Ginting Munthe Elina Lulu Bimawati Rumapea Elina Rosa Sihotang Elita Meriandani Sinaga Elly Susanti Elma Cerinda Sianipar Elvina Saragih Endang Fatmawati Eric Sumanto Pintu Batu Erika Sianturi Ernest Grace Esra Delima Hutabarat Esrayani Damanik Ester Paulina Zendrato Fahrus Zaman Fadhly Fenni Malau Fhingki Vanny Napitupulu Firman Pangaribuan Fitri Meliani Fitrianti Manurung Fransius Jonathan Sitepu Gabriella Clarisa Silaban Gita Nainggolan Grace Hanna Rumapea Hanji Agustina Sitohang Harianto II Hasrida Br Ambarita Hutahaean, David Togi Ida Ayu Gede Yadnyawati Ignastius Silalahi Ima Betaria Silalahi Imelda Butarbutar Indah Rumondang Manik Injen Pardamean Buta-Butar Irene Adryani Adryani Nababan Isry Laila Syathroh Jenny Ria Sihombing Jerico Damanik Jerico Devaly Damanik Joel Jefanya Manasye Marbun Juli Antasari Br Sinaga Juliaster Marbun Jumadi Saudi Nainggolan Junita Batubara Kartina Rahmadhani Rambe Kasih Lestari Zega Lasria Margaretha Simalango Laura Leontina Manalu Leonita Maria Efipanias Manihuruk Lerista Permatasari Siringoringo Lestari Bruna Tumanggor Liharnita Saragih Manalu, Andriono Marbun, Yanty Maria Rosmauli Marto Silalahi Melvin M. S Simanjuntak Melvin M. Simanjuntak Mely Christi Sihotang Mery Chris Isabella Saragih Michael Mahagaputra Pandia Miranda Kristin Lumban Tungkup Nabil Al-Awawdeh Nainggolan, Anju Bherna. D. Nana Soraya Nanda Saputra Natalina Purba Nelly Ervina Nesti Surya Astuti Zebua Nguyen Van Thao Nopa Marbun Novia Aryani Nur Marliana Harum Harahap Nurainun Hasibuan Oktania Rajagukguk Oktaviani Sinaga Olivia Damanik PANJAITAN, MUKTAR B Peniel Marasi Hutahaean Prakash Puhka Priscilia Grace Dorlya Hulu PURBA, LYDIA Puspita Tamansari Saragih Putri Florensyah Budu Rachel Silalahi Raga Hansdewo Rahmat Kartolo Rahmawati Rahmawati Rasita Apriana Situmorang Renova Sulinda Hutasoit Ricardo Sinaga Richard Berlien Ridwin Purba Rika Budiani Br Manik Riny Riny Riska Sianturi Rivaldi Aditia Rodearni Sinurat Rohanna Sinambela Rose Lina Marpaung Rosma Simangunsong Rosmita Purba Rotua Elfrida Pangaribuan Roy Magelhaens Purba Ruth Cahayani Simanungkalit Ruth Mayasari Simanjuntak Sabar Dumayanti Sihombing Sanju Febrio Saragih Santa Veronika Situmorang Sara Sianipar Sarah Priscilla Silitonga Semaria Eva Elita Girsang Sepriyana Sagala Sherly Shinta Grace Adinda Sirait Sijabat, Desi Silvia Sherina Pangaribuan Simatupang, Sudung Sry Tama Butar Butar Sukardo Sitohang Sulan Hermajayo Sulistyani Sulistyani Susanti Sutarno Sutarno Sutikno Sutikno Syalaisha Syafira Irwansyah Theresi Theresi Tiarma Intan Marpaung Tiodor Sihotang TIODORA FERMISKA SILALAHI Tria Joys Siburian Tumpal Manahara Siahaan Tumpal Richardo Sirait Tutiariani Nasution Tutiarny Naibaho Tya Marchelda Pakpahan Venyta Sinaga Vera Elisabet Siahaan Vera Ningsi Situmeang Vercelly Hot Taruli Manik Viola Sasti Bizora L. Tobing Vitalia Hanako Murni Simanjuntak Wan Anayati Windi Putriani Sijabat Yanti Kristina Sinaga Yenni Adelina Sinaga Yesica Destri Turnip Yovia Agustin Yuni Enjelina Napitupulu Yusri Handayani Sinaga