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STUDENTS’ WRITING ANXIETY IN ACADEMIC WRITING PRACTICE Desfi Yenti; Roza Susanti
ELP (Journal of English Language Pedagogy) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): ELP (Journal of English Language Pedagogy)
Publisher : Universitas Mahaputra Muhammad Yamin

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36665/elp.v10i1.988

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      Writing in academic English can be challenging, often leading to feelings of nervousness and hesitation among students. This study aims to identify the types of writing anxiety experienced by English Department students during academic writing. Twenty undergraduate students from STKIP Yayasan Abdi Pendidikan Payakumbuh participated in the research. Data were collected using the Second Language Writing Anxiety Inventory (SLWAI) developed by Chang, which consists of closed-ended questions and is classified as a standardized questionnaire. The findings indicate that cognitive anxiety is the most prevalent form of writing anxiety among students. This reinforces the notion that writing anxiety is a significant barrier to developing writing skills, consistent with similar research conducted at other universities. To enhance their writing success, students must consider several important factors, including personality traits, teaching methods, awareness, and emotional influences. Future research should further explore these variables, as understanding their impact can lead to improved teaching practices and better support for students facing writing anxiety. By addressing these factors, educators can create a more conducive learning environment that fosters confidence and skill development in academic writing. Ultimately, recognizing and mitigating writing anxiety is essential for helping students succeed in their academic endeavors.  
Students’ Participation in Learning English at Eighth Grader of Junior High School Hervina; Desfi Yenti
Jurnal Ilmiah Al-Furqan: Al-qur'an Bahasa dan Seni Vol. 10 No. 1 (2023): Jurnal Ilmiah Al-Furqan: Al-qur'an Bahasa dan Seni
Publisher : STAI Darul Quran Payakumbuh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69880/alfurqan.v10i1.67

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In learning English, students need to participate in all kinds of activities. Student participation is an interaction between teacher and student. This is reflected in the active participation of students in the teaching and learning process. Researchers are interested in analyzing students' engagement in learning English. The design of this study was a qualitative study. The purpose of this study was to examine how students are involved in learning English. The participant in this study was the 8th grade student at SMP N 9 Payakumbuh. Samples were selected by using a sampling technique. The data sources for this study were observations and questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the following several steps; Data management, reading/annotating, classification, interpretation, reporting. Data analysis showed that most students engaged in verbal instruction and received less non-verbal instruction. The results of the questionnaire determined the highest (1555) and lowest (1390) nonverbal total scores. In other words, there was a difference between the questionnaire results and the observation results. This assumption that most students did not fill out the questionnaire honestly and ended the video observation could not be articulated because they only completed the task during the observation