Indonesian Journal of Elt and Applied Linguistic
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian Journal of ELT and Applied Linguistics

Improving Students’ Writing Skill by Applying Fishbone Techniques at the Grade X MAN 2 Padang Lawas

susi melyana harahap (Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al Washliyah)
Nazriani Lubis (Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al Washliyah)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2023

Abstract

This study aims to determine the improvement achieved by students in the ability to write descriptive text using the fishbone technique. This research was conducted by applying quantitative research method and an experimental research design consisting of pre-test, treatment and post-test to improve students' descriptive writing skills using the fishbone technique in class X MAN 2 Padang Lawas. The instruments used are writing descriptive text materials based on a given topic, written test, fishbone improved by the students and lesson plan (RPP). To assess students' performance in writing descriptive text, several criteria are used. The cumulative score ranges from (0-100). To determine student achievement in writing there are several criteria that are considered to have five scales of assessment components namely content, organization, vocabulary, use of language, and mechanism. After analyzing the data, it is concluded that there is significant effectiveness of using the Fishbone Technique on the student's writing skill. The finding shows that the score of t (effect) is 0.06. Therefore the effect of using the Fishbone Technique has a significant effect on students' achievement in writing skills.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJEAL

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

The issues of English language teaching keeps being a major focus discussed by scholars in education area. International Journal of ELT and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) is established by Magister of English language Education study program, Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al Washliyah. IJEAL is a ...