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Journal : JOURNAL OF ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC

Reading Comprehension Difficulties Encountered by English Students of Islamic University of Riau Satriani, Estika
J-SHMIC : Journal of English for Academic Vol 5 No 2 (2018): J-SHMIC(Journal of English for Academic)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP UIR

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25299/jshmic.2018.vol5(2).1885

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The aim of this research is to find out the difficulties  of reading comprehension  faced by the first semester of students in FKIP UIR Pekanbaru. Kualitative research design in case study used in this research by using the instruments were  questionnaire and  interview guide. Based on the results of analyzing  data from the questionnaire and interview, the reseacher   found  most of students’ difficulties in reading comprehension because they have no motivation in reading habit, they  read a little or nothing. It is considered to be a problem for the students to comprehend a reading text. Another students’  difficulties in reading comprehension was the low reading skill. The students complained about the fact that they found, they need to study hard to remember the information they just read. They also need much time to read the text to overcome their problem. Too difficult reading material is also one of students problem in understanding the reading text. The material of reading is unfamiliar for them and grammatical complexity is also a reason why the students failed to comprehend the text correctly. The sentences in reading text too long or having complicated sentences. Related with these problem, new words  and long texts are seen by the students as a major  obstacle to comprehend a reading text.
The Effect of Using Online Reading Resources toward Students' Reading Comprehension in Extensive Reading Class estika satriani
J-SHMIC : Journal of English for Academic Vol. 4 No. 2 (2017): J-SHMIC(Journal of English for Academic)
Publisher : UIR Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (654.129 KB) | DOI: 10.25299/jshmic.2017.vol4(2).668

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The students at the Second Semester of English Study Program of FKIP-UIR Pekanbaru have problem in reading comprehension. The aim of this research is to find out whether Online Reading Resources has significant effect towards students’ reading comprehension in extensive reading class. The design of the research was experimental research which focused on quantitative approach. The participants of the research were the second semester students of English Study Program of FKIP-UIR Pekanbaru. There are two classes as the samples of this research; experimental group and control group. Each of the group consisted of 31 students. The instruments of this research was reading test. Experimental group was provided with pre-test, treatment, and post-test. Meanwhile control group only given pre-test, and post-test. The finding showed that the mean score in pre- test was 57.25 and post test was 78.07, the improvement was 20.8 for experimental group. Meanwhile for control group in pre-test, the students got the mean score 58.07, and in post-test got 64.67, improvement was 6.61. It could be stated that there is significant effect of online reading resources after getting treatment. In calculation of analysis tt (t table) on the level of significant 5% found 0.361, and to was 7.1. It could be seen a comparison was 7.1>0.361or (to>tt). It means that the null hypothesis is rejected and alternative hypothesis is accepted. It can be stated there is a significant effect of students’ reading comprehension in extensive reading class after using online reading resource in teaching and learning reading at the second semester of English Study program FKIP-UIR Pekanbaru.
Reading Comprehension Difficulties Encountered by English Students of Islamic University of Riau Estika Satriani
J-SHMIC : Journal of English for Academic Vol. 5 No. 2 (2018): J-SHMIC(Journal of English for Academic)
Publisher : UIR Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (297.998 KB) | DOI: 10.25299/jshmic.2018.vol5(2).1885

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The aim of this research is to find out the difficulties of reading comprehension faced by the first semester of students in FKIP UIR Pekanbaru. Kualitative research design in case study used in this research by using the instruments were questionnaire and interview guide. Based on the results of analyzing data from the questionnaire and interview, the reseacher found most of students’ difficulties in reading comprehension because they have no motivation in reading habit, they read a little or nothing. It is considered to be a problem for the students to comprehend a reading text. Another students’ difficulties in reading comprehension was the low reading skill. The students complained about the fact that they found, they need to study hard to remember the information they just read. They also need much time to read the text to overcome their problem. Too difficult reading material is also one of students problem in understanding the reading text. The material of reading is unfamiliar for them and grammatical complexity is also a reason why the students failed to comprehend the text correctly. The sentences in reading text too long or having complicated sentences. Related with these problem, new words and long texts are seen by the students as a major obstacle to comprehend a reading text.
Online Reading Resources Among EFL Students: Do They Promote Reading Habit? DO THEY PROMOTE READING HABIT? Estika Satriani
J-SHMIC : Journal of English for Academic Vol. 6 No. 1 (2019): J-SHMIC (Journal of English for Academic)
Publisher : UIR Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (622.621 KB) | DOI: 10.25299/jshmic.2019.vol6(1).2528

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The aim of this study are to describe the EFL learners’ reading habit, the factors influence of reading habit, and the impact of the use Online Reading Resources on promoting students’ reading habit. 156 EFL learners FKIP- Islamic University of Riau involved as participants who read by using online reading resources. The study employed questionnaire, reading log, and interview intensively to collect the data. The results of analysis data from instruments were used in this study reflected that the use of online reading resources as a source of reading material has changed the reading habits of the learners, from conventional reading cultures into integrated the new technologies in reading process. There were 75% students already have got reading habit. It was significant increase than before. Besides that, online reading resources also provided positive changes for students who have low motivation in reading to be a fun reading activity. Supporting of teacher, parents, and environment help the learners establish their reading habit. The significant reason of learners get the reading habit was to complete the task. The result implies that the learners expected to read more and intensively to get the greatly reading habit. In conclusion, online reading resources are helpful to work the task, to get much information, and to improve learners’ knowledge in reading.