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EXPLORING THE RHETORICAL STRUCTURES IN UNDERGRADUATE THESIS INTRODUCTIONS: A GENRE ANALYSIS Mustaqim, Muhammad Haris; Sylvia, Rizka
Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching Vol 8, No 2: December 2024
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara (UISU)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/ll.v8i2.10212

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The introduction section of a thesis or research paper serves as a critical foundation, providing readers with a clear understanding of its objectives, context, and significance. This study aims to analyze the rhetorical structure of introduction sections in undergraduate theses to identify patterns and variations in their construction. Specifically, the research investigates the use of Swales’ revised Create-A-Research-Space (CARS) model in 10 undergraduate theses from two universities. This qualitative analysis uses a dataset randomly selected from a larger corpus, combining Swales’ CARS model with frequency analysis of moves and steps, as described by Kanoksilapatham (2005). The findings reveal consistent application of Moves 1, 2, and 3, although the frequency of specific steps varies. Moreover, all writers demonstrated appropriate sequencing of moves and steps, aligning with the CARS framework. These results aim to provide valuable insights for academic writing pedagogy, particularly for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instructors, in helping students develop effective thesis introductions. Additionally, the findings contribute to enhancing EFL students' skills in writing well-structured introductions and increasing researchers’ competency in crafting coherent and impactful introductory sections.
EXAMINING VARIABILITY: A GENRE ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION STUDENTS' THESIS ABSTRACTS Mustaqim, Muhammad Haris; Zuhra, Intan
Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching Vol 7, No 2: December 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara (UISU)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/ll.v7i2.7876

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The abstract of the thesis is the initial segment that researchers scrutinize to ascertain its pertinence to their interests. Researchers must possess an inherent comprehension of the section's rhetorical progression, structure, and arrangement. This study investigates the genre of thesis abstract sections produced by undergraduate students from Aceh who are majoring in English Education. The writers are interested in examining the writing style of Acehnese undergraduate students when composing their thesis abstracts. The dataset utilized in this study comprises 50 specifically chosen thesis abstracts from 5 universities in Aceh. The data analysis utilizes Hyland's five-move structural model of the abstract section, as well as the status of the motions as described by Huttner. The findings indicate that Hyland's five-move structure model is a useful tool for examining the move structure of the abstract section. Furthermore, there is no notable variation in the move structures across all datasets. The moves that occur most frequently are move 2, move 3, and move 4, making them the mandatory moves. The results could assist English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instructors in instructing and preparing their students to write the abstract section. Additionally, it could enhance the effectiveness of EFL students in composing well-organized abstract sections and improve researchers' understanding and sensitivity while crafting their thesis abstracts
How Undergraduate EFL Writers Construct Thesis Discussion Sections : A Comparative Genre Study at Two Universities Mustaqim, Muhammad Haris; Sylvia, Rizka; Siraj, Siraj; Najmuddin, Najmuddin
Indonesian Research Journal on Education Vol. 5 No. 6 (2025): Irje 2025
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/irje.v5i6.3940

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This study investigates how undergraduate EFL writers construct thesis Discussion sections through a comparative genre analysis of theses produced at two public universities in Aceh, Indonesia. Drawing on a qualitative genre-based discourse analysis, the study examines 14 undergraduate theses—seven from each institution—using a move–step framework adapted from Yang and Allison (2003), with frequency criteria proposed by Kanoksilapatham (2005). The analysis focuses on the realization, distribution, and sequencing of rhetorical moves in the Discussion sections. The findings reveal that none of the Discussion sections fully realized the complete move structure proposed in the framework. Instead, undergraduate writers relied on partial and selective use of genre conventions. Reporting results emerged as the only obligatory move across both universities, while commenting on results—particularly through comparison with previous studies—was frequently employed. In contrast, higher-order rhetorical moves related to evaluation, synthesis, and deduction were underrepresented. Although both institutions shared similar overall patterns, notable differences were observed in the extent to which writers engaged in interpretive and evaluative strategies. The study contributes to genre-based ESP research by extending Discussion section analysis to an underexplored undergraduate EFL corpus and by highlighting the influence of institutional context on genre construction. Pedagogically, the findings underscore the need for explicit genre-based instruction to support undergraduate students in developing rhetorically effective Discussion sections.
Co-Authors Intan Zuhra Najmuddin, Najmuddin Siraj Siraj Sylvia, Rizka