Alinea: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajaran
Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): Alinea: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajaran

Language Errors in Official Letters from Pamulang University Students: Analysis of Spelling, Word Choice, and Sentence Effectiveness

Siti Maemunah (Universitas Pamulang)
Velayati Khairiah Akbar (Universitas Pamulang)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Oct 2026

Abstract

This research aim For analyze error Language in letter official Pamulang University students based on three aspects, namely spelling, word choice (diction), and sentences effective, and identify the implications to learning Indonesian language in college high. Research This use approach qualitative with method descriptive. Research data in the form of 10 letters official Pamulang University students who used in context academic and organizational students and collected from archives in the period February until May 2026. Data analyzed using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman through stage data reduction, data presentation, and withdrawal and verification conclusion. Research results show that error Language found in all three aspects analyzed. Errors? spelling is the most dominant error, especially in the use of letter capital and sign read. In the aspect diction found use of non-standard words and poor word choice in accordance with formal context, whereas in the aspect sentence effective found too long a sentence long, no economical words, repetition ideas, and less structure logical. Findings the give contribution in the form of mapping profile error Language student in writing letter official based on three aspect linguistics in a way integrated. Mapping This can become information for learning Indonesian language in college high, especially in determine necessary aspects? strengthened through exercise writing, editing, and revising letter official. With Thus, research This No only identify form error, but also delivers base evaluative For strengthening skills formal student writing in context academic and organizational.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alinea

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Subject

Religion Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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