Edulitics (Education, Literature, and Linguistics) Journal
Vol 3 No 1 (2018): June, 2018

GRAMMARLY AS A TOOL TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ WRITING QUALITY

Nisrin Adelyna Darayani (Sebelas Maret University)
Laksnoria Laksnoria Karyuatry (Sebelas Maret University)
Muhammad Dhika Arif Rizqan (Sebelas Maret University)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2018

Abstract

This study aims at finding out whether the use of Grammarly could improve the students' writing quality related to writing descriptive. This study is conducted based on the lecturer's observation which implied that students had a problem with grammar and diction. From the interview, the lecturer said that the students felt bored and uninterested in writing. Moreover, most of the students thought that writing in English is so difficult. In order to overcome the problems, the researchers collaborated with the lecturer conducted an action research which involved 40 students. The research data were collected by three instruments, i.e. interview, students’ essays, and questionnaires. Then, the findings show that when Grammarly is used in teaching descriptive, there are 32 (82%) out of 40 students passed the passing grade. The researchers concluded that Grammarly can be used as an appropriate tool to minimize errors and improve students’ writing quality.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

edulitic

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Edulitics is published by Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris (Department of English Education), Darul 'Ulum Islamic University (Universitas Islam Darul 'Ulum Lamongan). This journal publishes research-based articles in the field of language, literature, and education. This journal is published twice a year ...