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AN INVESTIGATION OF EMPHATIC LISTENING IN ENGLISH MEETING AT BENTENG PANYNYUA ENGLISH CLUB MAKASSAR (BPEC) MAKASSAR Anggraeni N, Ardilah; Ariana; Hafid, Hilda
Journal of Language Testing and Assessment Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Language Testing and Assessment (JLTA)
Publisher : FKIP Unismuh Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56983/jlta.v4i2.521

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The purpose of this study was to find out whether there was Emphatic Listening and how it was implemented at Benteng Panynyua English Club (BPEC) Makassar. This study uses a qualitative descriptive design. The research subjects in this study were members of the Benteng Panynyua English Club (BPEC) Makassar. For data collection, researchers used the Observation Checklist as an instrument for collecting data from the sample.The research results from the observation checklist suggest that there are 8 qualities that need to be considered in determining whether there is Emphatic Listening in BPEC and how to apply it. First, attendance. 57% of members from meetings 1,2&3 attended and participated in the discussion. Second, compassion, 75% of members apply this quality. Third, wisdom. 75% applied this quality. Fourth, not judgmental. 70% of members do not justify other people's opinions. Fifth, trustworthiness. 25% occurred during the discussion because this quality depends on the topics discussed during the discussion. Sixth, 100% patient was applied. Seventh, responsive. 100% of members responded well. Eighth, focus your attention. 100% of members implement this, such as not using electronic devices when discussing except when necessary.Based on the findings of this researcher it was found that there was emphatic listening and it was applied well to all members of the BPEC discussion.
USING QUILLBOT GRAMMAR CHECKER TO HELP STUDENTS WRITING SKILLS AT SMA 9 MUHAMMADIYAH MAKASSAR Rasidin, Rayhan Hanif; Asrianto, Muhammad; Ariana
Journal of Language Testing and Assessment Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Language Testing and Assessment (JLTA)
Publisher : FKIP Unismuh Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56983/jlta.v5i1.929

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The objective in this research was to help students in writing with using quillbot grammar checker at SMA 9 Muhammadiyah Makassar in the academic years of 2022/2023.the study used quantitative research as its methodology. Pre-test and post-test about composing recount text were employed in this study. Students in the XI class at SMA 9 Muhammadiyah Makassar during the academic years 2022-2023 were focus of this study. In this study, samples were chosen at random, and the total population was 122 students, and the sample number was 24 students. The researcher used the writing test to gather quantitative information. The type of test was a recount text in which different topics are given to recount. The mean score of pre-test in the terms of students’ writing was 76, while in the post-test was 93, 4, and the improvement was 22, 89%.  It could be concluded that helping students’ writing shows that the using quillbot grammar checker improved the students’ writing, especially in terms of content, organization, vocabulary, language use, and mechanics. It indicated that there is significant improvement in students writing skills after being used quillbot grammar checker. Based on the result, quillbot grammar checker needed by students. It showed that using quillbot grammar checker was effective to help in learning process especially in writing. The researcher advised students to use any similar tools or website if it necessary but don’t forget to learn more about writing and always keep practice.