LINGUA LITERA : journal of english linguistics and literature
Vol 10 No 1 (2025): Journal Lingua Litera

An Assessment of EFL Students' Paragraph Writing

Yusmalinda, Yusmalinda (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jul 2025

Abstract

This study examines how effectively English as a Foreign Language students can write paragraphs according to such factors as unity, coherence, and organization. They were the English Literature program students of the STBA Prayoga who took a Paragraph Writing subject. Paragraphs written were analysed qualitatively by close examination. Paragraphs were reread multiple times to identify key themes and concerns. This study analyzed a sample of their paragraphs and assessed them through three criteria: organization, unity, and coherence. Organising is nothing but organizing the thoughts in a logical sequence, while unity makes sure every sentence connects back to the main point. Coherence helps ideas flow smoothly within a paragraph. The results showed that students had a variety of skills in these areas. Some were able to write well-structured, unified, and smooth-flowing paragraphs, but others had a harder time keeping their ideas consistent and making their writing flow logically. These findings suggest that we need to focus on teaching strategies that help students better organize their ideas, stay on topic, and improve the flow of their writing. This study helps us understand the challenges faced by EFL learners when writing and offers some helpful ideas on how to support them in improving their paragraph writing skills in school settings.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

stba1

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Focus and Scope Jurnal Lingua Litera aims to spread conceptual thinking or ideas, review and the research findings obtained in the field of English Linguistics and Literature. Jurnal Lingua Litera focuses on the issues of English Linguistics and Literature involving : • Linguistic • English ...