Lentera: Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan
Vol. 18 No. 2 (2025): Lentera

Critical Thinking in an EFL Research Writing Subject: An Analysis of Students’ Experience

Rahayu, Dwi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Nov 2025

Abstract

This research aims to find out EFL research writing students’ perception and challenges in implementing critical thinking activities. The subject English for Research Writing (ERW) in an an Foreign Language (EFL) subject aims to train students to conduct a small research and write the research report based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This qualitative research underlies the concept based on the model of critical thinking from Bloom’s taxonomy and Paul and Elder Wheels of Reasons. Surveys to 97 respondents from three classes were conducted to collect the data. The results found that 79.4% respondents help them specify problems and solutions and 70% thought they could practice how to think critically. The challenges they faced (53%) was on the lack of English vocabulary, 38% found it hard to get ideas and 57% respondents found it hard to explain their opinion. The findings contribute to a clearer understanding on what aspects need to prepare and reflect on.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

lentera

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Subject

Education

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Lentera: Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan merupakan jurnal ilmiah pada bidang pendidikan dan pembelajaran yang terbit sejak tahun 2008 dengan Nomor p-ISSN: 1979-5823 (media cetak) berdasarkan SK No. 0005.49/Jl.3.02/SK.ISSN/2008.06, tertanggal 19 Juni 2008; e-ISSN: 2620-7672 (media online) berdasarkan SK ...