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Rhetorical Structure of Conclusion Chapters in Bachelor TEFL Thesis Written by Indonesian Writers Amaliah, Ayu; Amin Dalimunte, Ahmad
International Journal of Language Teaching and Education Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): International Journal of Language Teaching and Education
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Magister Program of English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/ijolte.v8i1.34486

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The main purpose of this study is to conduct an in-depth analysis of the rhetorical structure of the conclusion sections in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) undergraduate theses written by Indonesian authors. The study aims to explore the moves and steps used in the conclusion section, identifying patterns in the rhetorical structure. This study adopts a qualitative research methodology, The use of a genre analysis emphasis broadens the area of the investigation and makes it easier to recognize and understand the recurrent rhetorical devices and conventions that authors use. Based on the results of the analysis that has been conducted thoroughly on 10 theses. We found that Move 4 (Deduction from the research) is the dominant move with a total of 18 occurrences (38.29%). It is followed by Move 1 (Introducing the conclusion chapter) and Move 2 (Summarizing the research) with 10 occurrences and a percentage of 21.28%. The last is followed by Move 3 (Evaluating the research) with 9 occurrences and a percentage of 19.15%.
Genre Analysis of Conclusion Chapters in Master’s TEFL Thesis Amaliah, Ayu; Dalimunte, Ahmad Amin; Chaniago, Anisah Firly; Syafitri, Lia Nata
Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 16 No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Faculty of Letters, Universitas Abdurachman Saleh Situbondo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36841/pioneer.v16i1.4132

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Writing a thesis in English is challenging for students, especially Indonesian Master's students for whom English is not their first language. Inherently, each chapter presents challenges to address when organizing a thesis. One of the crucial parts of the thesis is the conclusion chapter. It serves as a summary and a place to express suggestions and potential lines for further study. Thus, this study examined how Indonesian students wrote conclusion chapters of TEFL Master's theses. A total corpus of 3897 words was generated as the present study's data. Based on Chen & Kuo (2012) as the analytical framework of the present study, we found that move 2 step 1 (summarizing the study) was frequently used. Both move 1 (introducing the conclusion) and move 3 (evaluating) are obligatory. We also found optional moves and steps providing supporting and complementary roles: Move 4, step 2, and Move 3, step 1. These findings indicate that Indonesian master's students in the TEFL program used the conclusion writing of genre-based method characterized by the ability to adapt to conventional genre-framework and add additional steps. Understanding and using these variations can help Indonesian students craft concluding chapters that demonstrate scholarly engagement and the academic rigor of their study.