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Difficulties In Teaching Writing Descriptive Text Al Zahrah, Madina; Erlina, Dian; Dwi Amrina , Rizqy
IJER (Indonesian Journal of Educational Research) Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024): IJER Vol 9 No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30631/ijer.v9i1.262

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When writing the descriptive text, the teachers found difficulties during the teaching process. This study aimed to determine teachers’ difficulties in teaching and writing descriptive texts. The participants were English teachers at SMP Negeri 2 Palembang who taught seventh graders using total sampling. This study used a qualitative method. Interviews were used to collect the data. The data obtained from the interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. The result of this study showed that (1) difficulties came from teachers themselves, such as difficulty in designing lesson plans and difficulty in utilizing learning media, (2) difficulties came from students,  consisting of a lack of understanding about the generic structure of descriptive text, lack of understanding about mechanical aspect of writing, lack of grammar knowledge, and  lack of about vocabularies knowledge,  (3) difficulties came from learning environment, consists of difficult to control the large class and limited teaching time in the class
An Analysis of Argumentative Essay Writing Errors of EFL Students in Palembang: A Study of Three Universities Basri, Tiffanie; Astrid, Annisa; Dwi Amrina , Rizqy
International Journal of Educational Review Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL REVIEW
Publisher : Unib Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/ijer.v7i1.33466

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This research was conducted in three universities in Palembang: UIN Raden Fatah Palembang, Universitas Sriwijaya, and Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang. The total sample of this research was 30 students. In this study, test and checklists error were used as the research's instruments for gathering data. This study adopted Langan’s classification of errors, which categorized errors into four types: unity, support, coherence, and sentence skills. The findings of this study revealed four writing errors in students' essays. 1) Students of three universities in Palembang as the sample of study contributed four types of errors in their essay writing, those were (1) unity (6,48%), support (14,21%), coherence (11,97%), and sentence skills (67,33%). 2) The most common errors in essay writing contributed by three universities students in Palembang was sentence skills with the occurrence 270 errors (67,33%). The urgency of this research lies in the critical role that effective writing skills play in academic success and professional communication. Despite the increasing demand for proficient writing abilities in higher education, many students still struggle with fundamental aspects of essay writing. Identifying and addressing these issues is essential for improving students’ academic performance and preparing them for future career challenges.