AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENT’S PROBLEMS IN USING ENGLISH RESOURCES TO WRITE SCIENTIFIC PAPERS

Farhain, Fauza Nala AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENT’S PROBLEMS IN USING ENGLISH RESOURCES TO WRITE SCIENTIFIC PAPERS. Working Paper. Department of English Education, Medan.

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Abstract

The purpose of this research is to investigate in detail students’ problems in using English texts to be used as references in their research. Using a qualitative approach, I employed observation, interview, and focused group discussion techniques to collect the data. Some instruments used to complement the techniques include observation form, interview list, and FGD list. To ensure the validity of data, I use a smartphone as a recording tool and WhatsApp media to make confirmation with the subjects of the research. The findings suggest that students of English Department have some difficulties in searching for resources to support their research, understanding English texts from international journals, and lack skills of writing scientific papers. This study implies that students need training in scientific writing skills, including searching for resources for reference as well as using the English texts in their writing. Study shows that intensive writing practices will enhance writing skills, perception about writing, and knowledge when to pursue writing. The Department of English Education must revisit or remodify their curriculum and syllabi of Scientific Writing course to include such skills as organizing academic writing, standards involved in academic writing, writing styles, as well as ethics. It is recommended that information literacy be integrated into the curriculum of the Department of English education to familiarize students with searching, evaluating, as well as using information in English before they actual use of it in their writings.

Jenis Item:	Monograph (Working Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	academic writing, scientific writing, scientific papers, thesis, problems in English understanding
Subjects:	300 Social sciences > 370 Education > 378 Higher education 400 Language > 420 English and Old English > 421 English writing system and phonology 400 Language > 420 English and Old English > 428 Standard English usage
Divisions:	Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris > Skripsi
Pengguna yang mendeposit:	Mrs. Dra. Retno Sayekti, MLIS.
Date Deposited:	07 Jun 2023 03:07
Last Modified:	07 Jun 2023 03:07
URI:	http://repository.uinsu.ac.id/id/eprint/19453

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