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The Analysis of Second Semester Students’ Ability in Comprehending Reading Text Dolli Rotua Sinaga; Kresna Ningsih Manik; Merry Susanty Br Tarigan; Renato Gema Nugraha Hutabarat
JIIP - Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Pendidikan Vol. 6 No. 5 (2023): JIIP (Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Pendidikan)
Publisher : STKIP Yapis Dompu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54371/jiip.v6i5.2069

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This study deals with an analysis of second semester students ability in comprehending reading text. The objective of the study is to investigate the influences of students ability in comprehending text. It used qualitative research. The population of this research is the 2021/2022 second semester students of Indonesia Prima University, Medan. The sample is 32 students. The data of this study are collected by using a test. The test is consisted of 30 questions. The type of the test is an objective test. After collecting the data, then the writer analyzed students’ score. It is found that most of the students unable to comprehend reading text. There are 19 students (59.3%) get score under 65. It makes they really need more attention from the teacher to help them increasing their ability in comprehending the text.
Designing English Reading Text Based On Traditional Wedding Rituals from Java Island Angela Gressensia; Sarah Claudia; Maria Sihombing; Astika Laia; Merry Susanty Br Tarigan; Made Wahyu Mahendra
ELT (English Language Teaching Prima Journal) Vol. 4 No. 2 (2022): English Language Teaching Prima
Publisher : English Language Teaching Prima Journal (ELT)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/elt.v%vi%i.3390

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Students’ interest in reading comprehension was affected by the source of texts at the school. Student have low ability in reading comprehension because the students did not have various reading textbooks. The limitation of English reading book sources had affected the students’ motivation in learning English, especially in reading comprehension. Many students were not interested in reading comprehension bacause they thought that it was really boring. In according to overcome these problems faced by the students at school, this research aims to develop Folklore in Traditional Wedding Rituals from Java Island and how to How to design English reading text based on folklore in traditional wedding rituals from Jawa island. This research was conducted by applying qualitative descriptive method. The writers took the data by interviewing a cultural practicioner (Mr. M.S.), classified as an interviewee in this research. The writers interviewed a person who had understood weel about Traditional Wedding Rituals from Java Island, especially from central of Java. From the data it was known that there were some traditional wedding rituals from Java islan, such us Balangan Gantal, Wijikan, Pondongan or Kanten Asto, Tampa Kaya, Dahar Gembul, Ngunjuk Rujak Degan, Mapag Besan and Sungkeman. The writers designed English reading text based on folklore in traditional wedding rituals from Jawa island by preparing questions to the cultural practicioner, choosing the appropriate practiconer, discussing with the cultural practicioner, conducting interview to the cultural practicioner, writing down the interview result, translating the texts into English reading text, revising it, and finally it became an Englsih reading text that could be used by the English teachers and students. The data collection was done by reading the interview result, then they were made to be an English reading text. After carrying out this research, it can be conluded that folklore in traditional wedding rituals from Jawa island can increase the students’ interest in reading comprehension class and the students could get more motivation in joining the class.
TOEFL for Nurses: Program Peningkatan Kapasitas Bahasa Inggris Mahasiswa Keperawatan Menuju Standar Internasional Yenita Br Sembiring; Natalia Widya Pasca Tarigan; Merry Susanty Br Tarigan; Linawati Togatorop; Elpriska Elpriska; Asnita Yani
Melayani: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): Melayani : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Penerbit dan Percetakan CV. Picmotiv

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61930/melayani.v2i4.382

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Globalisasi menuntut tenaga keperawatan memiliki kompetensi bahasa Inggris yang memadai, baik untuk kebutuhan akademik maupun profesional. Salah satu indikator penguasaan bahasa Inggris yang diakui secara internasional adalah Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Namun, mahasiswa keperawatan di perguruan tinggi vokasi masih menghadapi keterbatasan akses terhadap pelatihan TOEFL yang terstruktur dan relevan dengan konteks profesi mereka. Artikel pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan dan hasil program pelatihan “TOEFL for Nurses” sebagai upaya peningkatan kapasitas bahasa Inggris mahasiswa D3 Keperawatan. Metode yang digunakan meliputi survei kebutuhan, pelatihan intensif selama enam minggu, serta evaluasi melalui pre-test dan post-test TOEFL simulasi. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan skor TOEFL rata-rata sebesar 50 poin serta peningkatan motivasi dan kepercayaan diri mahasiswa. Program ini membuktikan bahwa pelatihan TOEFL berbasis konteks profesi efektif dalam meningkatkan kesiapan mahasiswa keperawatan menghadapi tantangan global.
AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' READING PROFICIENCY ON NARRATIVE TEXT OF ENGLISH COMPREHENSION SKILLS AT UPT SMP N 10 MEDAN Grandy Monalisa Sitorus; Merry Susanty Br Tarigan; Chindy Hanggara Rosa Indah
Jurnal Basataka (JBT) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): Desember 2024
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Balikpapan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36277/basataka.v7i2.648

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This study aims to analyze students' reading ability in understanding narrative text in English and identify influencing factors in UPT SMP N 10 Medan, especially students in class VII-F. The research method used is Qualitative research using instruments such as Observation, test, Documentation and Likert scale, based Questionnaire from 30 students. The results showed that the students' comprehension level showed their narrative text comprehension ability was generally low, with the majority falling into the poor category of 33.33% and very poor 10%. However, most students showed a positive attitude towards reading based on their responses on the questionnaire such as teacher and parent support, reading habits, vocabulary acquisition and understanding in grammar that influenced their reading ability. The findings suggest that increased motivation and learning environment are important in influencing students' narrative text comprehension skills as well as improved learning strategies by teachers.