scholarly journals Synthesizing Grammar and Structure Problems Faced by Indonesian TOEFL Participants

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Paula L Hampp ◽  
Tirza A Kumayas ◽  
Fergina Lengkoan

The TOEFL test is one of the requirements to pass the Thesis exam at several universities in Indonesia. Grammar and Structure Score is the lowest score, and it becomes a problem for the test takers. This study aimed to analyze the factors of Grammar Structure difficulties experienced by students in solving TOEFL questions. This research approach is descriptive qualitative with a sample of 20 students and taken by purposive sampling of 70 students. Interviews and questionnaires were conducted as a data collection tool. The results showed that there were several problems which were factors that influenced the TOEFL participants' written structure and expression lower than listening and reading scores. They cannot analyze the wrong words in part B. A lack of practice on grammar causes problems, and students study independently without guidance and instruction from lecturers or experts. That four main factors cause students to have difficulty solving TOEFL questions: not preparing for the exam, lack of grammar practice, lack of vocabulary mastery, and learning independence. In this case, students and teachers have responsibility for learning achievement, even if these factors come from the TOEFL takers themselves.

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 1450
Author(s):  
Dias Rizqi Wardani ◽  
Siti Inayatul Faizah

Muzara’ah is the contract between farm workers and farm owners in which, cost of cultivations, seeds, and fertilizers are provided by the farm owners, meanwhile the farm workers have responsibility in giving their best efforts on cultivating the farmland. Later then, the harvest will be shared according to the contract that has been agreed. The purpose of this research is to describe farmer’s welfare in the village of Sodo after implementing Muzara’ah Contract with the Maqashid Sharia approach. This research approach is qualitative descriptive and uses case study as its strategy. Informants in this research are administrator from Krido Tani Farmers Association, The farm workers, and the farm owners. These informants determined by using purposive sampling technique. The data collection techniques are carried out through interview and direct observation. According to the research, it was shown that agricultural cooperation with Muzara’ah Contract has a role in improving farm workers’ welfare, viewed from the indicators of Maqasid Sharia.Keywords : Muzara’ah, Welfare, Farmer, Agricultural Cooperation


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-94
Author(s):  
Agnes Firda Kristerika ◽  
Bagus Susetyo

Aransemen instrumen string lagu A Whole New World oleh Steve Deaprof Band dibuat menarik dan modern, sehingga membuat lagu tersebut menjadi lebih variatif terutama pada isian (filler) string yang berbeda dari lagu aslinya.  Hal ini melatarbelakangi peneliti untuk melakukan sebuah penelitian ini. Tujuan yang hendak dicapai penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan aransemen instrumen string lagu A Whole New World oleh Steve Deaprof Band. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Lokasi Penelitian di kantor Steve Deaprof yakni di Jln. KHM Mansyur no.3, Bendan, Pekalongan. Teknik pengumpulan data antara lain: teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi.Teknik keabsahan data. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini deskriptif kualitatif, yaitu analisis dalam bentuk pernyataan dan analisis yang diungkapkan dengan deskripsi Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aransemen instrumen string lagu A Whole New World memiliki 3 kali perpindahan tangganada (modulasi) dan fill in pada beberapa bagian lagu. ___________________________________________________________________ Abstract The string instrument arrangement of the song A Whole New World by Steve Deaprof Band was made attractive and modern, thus making the song more varied, especially in the different string fillers from the original song. This is the background for researchers to conduct this research. The aim of this research is to know and describe the string instrument arrangement of the song A Whole New World by Steve Deaprof Band. The research approach used is descriptive qualitative. The research location is in Steve Deaprof's office, which is Jln. KHM Mansyur no.3, Bendan, Pekalongan. Data collection techniques include: observation, interview, and documentation techniques. Data validity techniques. The data analysis in this research is descriptive qualitative, namely analysis in the form of statements and analysis expressed with descriptions. The results show that the arrangement of the string instrument A Whole New World has 3 times the scale shift (modulation) and fill in on several parts of the song.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-240
Author(s):  
Yulia Tutik Nurfia ◽  
Miftahul Alimin

This research is based on the style used by KHR. Ahmad Azaim Ibrahimy through his snippet of da'wah (quote) that has interesting style of languages, education messages delivered simply but so attractive. The aim of this research was to analyze and to study the language style of quotes used by KHR. Ahmad Azaim Ibrahimy in religion speech and the implementation in running his function in Pondok Pesantren Syalafi’iyah-Syafi’iyah. The research approach used was descriptive qualitative that focused on analytics and didactics. Data collection method had used the textual data analysis in language style of KHR. Ahmad Azaim Ibrahimy. The research result showed that in language style of KHR. Ahmad Azaim Ibrahimy there were metaphor, personification, allegory, irony, association, simile, metonymies, euphemism, and pleonasm figures of speech. The messages of the quotes can be understood by the readers, especially the students and the alumni of Pondok Pesantren Syalafi’iyah-Syafi’iyah.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-61
Author(s):  
Elida Dewi Pandini ◽  
Dessy Triana Relita

Abstract: This research aims to find out how the application of the Two Stay Two Stray (TSTS) model and the Jigsaw learning model on students' cognitive learning outcomes in labor issues material in Indonesia. The independent variable of this study is “Two Stay Two Stray learning model (TSTS) and Jigsaw learning model”, while the dependent variable is “Learning Outcomes”. The research approach used in this research was a quantitative approach. The form of research used in this study was an experiment form with Two Group Pretest Posttest research design. The population in this research were all students of class IX IPS consisting of four classes namely class IX IPS 1, IX IPS 2, IX IPS 3, and IX IPS 4 with the total number of students were 134. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling. Data collection tools used were test questions, observation sheets and documentation. The results showed that There were no significant differences in cognitive learning outcomes between students who used the two stay two stray learning model and the jigsaw learning model with the results of Z_ (count) of 1.72 and Z_ (table) at a significant level of 0.05 were 1.96. Keywords: TSTS Learning Model and Jigsaw, Learning Outcome Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat bagaimana penerapan model Two Stay Two Stray (TSTS) dengan model pembelajaran Jigsaw terhadap hasil belajar kognitif siswa pada materi permasalahan ketenagakerjaan di indonesia. Variabel bebas penelitian ini adalah “model pembelajaran Two Stay Two Stray (TSTS) dan model pembelajaran Jigsaw”, sedangkan variabel terikatnya adalah “Hasil Belajar”. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif. Bentuk penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah bentuk eksperimen dengan rancangan penelitian Two Group Pretest Posttest Designs. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas IX IPS yang terdiri dari empat kelas yaitu kelas IX IPS 1, IX IPS 2, IX IPS 3, dan IX IPS 4 dengan jumlah keseluruhan siswa yaitu 134. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah purposive sampling. Alat pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah soal tes, lembar observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan hasil belajar kognitif antara siswa yang menggunakan model pembelajaran two stay two stray dengan model pembelajaran jigsaw dengan hasil  sebesar 1,72 dan  pada taraf signifikan 0,05 sebesar 1,96. Kata kunci: Model Pembelajaran TSTS dan  Jigsaw, Hasil belajar


Author(s):  
Endang Susri Ranti ◽  
Nur Hazizah

<p>The purpose of this study was to determine the creativity development of children 5-6 years old with herbarium activities in PAUD Kasih Ibu I Luar Parit. The creativity development activities in the field use dry leaf collage activities and serveral other activities such as drawing coloring, and forming fruits from plasticine. But the work produced is almost exactly the same as the teacher’s example. Through this herbarium activity researhers want to see the creativity development of children 5-6 years. Quantitative reasearch with experimental methods in the form of quasi experimental is a method in this study. All children in PAUD Kasih Ibu I Luar Parit totaling 34. Group B1 experimental sample and B2 control sample with 12 children each class. Purposive sampling. As for the technique of collecting data using deed test and oral test.statement instrumen grid is used as a data collection tool. The results of the average experimental 77,77 and the control 70,83. So the use of herbarium activities had a significant effect on the development of creativity of children 5-6 years old at the PAUD Kasih Ibu I Luar Parit academic years 2018/2019.</p>


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 78-90
Author(s):  
Adem Bayar ◽  
Mehmet Koca

The aim of this research is to determine the reasons for academic jealousy experienced in universities and to reveal possible solutions to reduce academic jealousy. This research has been carried out in the framework of the qualitative research approach. The study group of this research consists of 8 academicians working at xxx University for the 2020-2021 education year. A semi-structured interview form has been used as a data collection tool in the research. Academicians’ perceptions of academic jealousy are defined under two headings as individual jealousy and institutional jealousy. The participants’ thoughts on the causes of academic jealousy are incompetence, inner failure, competition, and personal reasons. To reduce academic jealousy, the participants have offered the following solutions: policy-science culture, encouragement-cooperation, primary school education, competence, and sanction. The researchers have concluded that unless academic jealousy ends up or reduce, universities will lose high-quality academicians as time goes by.


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Rio Putra Sagita ◽  
NRA. Candra DA

<p align="center"><strong><em>ABSTRACT</em></strong></p><p><em>This study examines the film “</em><em>Aach…Aku Jatuh Cinta” (Aach...I Fall in Love). This study aims to find out the visualization of the setting as a timepiece in the film “Aach…Aku Jatuh Cinta” through the size of the image. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative research. The selection of samples in this study was carried out by purposive sampling technique. Data collection is done by observation and interviews, while data analysis is done through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions and verification. Research focuses on setting as a timepiece visualized in the film “Aach…Aku Jatuh Cinta” through the size of the image. The results of the research of “Aach…Aku Jatuh Cinta” show the time settings are divided into three sequences, the settings that appeared in 1970, 1980 and 1990.</em></p><p><em>Keywords : visualization, setting, movie, and "Aach...Aku Jatuh Cinta".</em></p><h1> </h1><p align="center"><strong>ABSTRAK</strong></p><p>Studi ini mengkaji film <em>Aach<strong>…</strong>Aku Jatuh Cinta</em>. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui visualisasi <em>setting</em> sebagai penunjuk waktu  dalam film  <em>Aach<strong>…</strong>Aku Jatuh Cinta </em>melalui ukuran gambar. Metode penelitian  yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Pemilihan sampel pada penelitian ini dilakukan dengan teknik <em>purposive sampling. </em>Pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dengan observasi dan wawancara, sedangkan untuk analisis data melalui tahapan reduksi data, penyajian data, serta penarikan kesimpulan dan verifikasi. Penelitian fokus pada<em> setting </em>sebagai penunjuk waktu yang divisualisasikan dalam film  <em>Aach<strong>…</strong>Aku Jatuh Cinta</em> melalui ukuran gambar. Hasil penelitian film <em>Aach<strong>…</strong>Aku Jatuh Cinta </em>menunjukkan <em>setting</em> waktu dibagi dalam tiga sekuen, <em>setting</em> yang muncul pada tahun 1970, 1980 dan 1990-an.</p><p>kata kunci : visualisasi, setting, film, dan Aach...Aku Jatuh Cinta.</p><h1> </h1>


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 290
Author(s):  
Andry Andry ◽  
I Gede Adiputra

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of work ethics and work environment on employee performance. The method in this study was causal research with a quantitative approach with using questionnaires as a data collection tool. The population in this research is all employees working in PT. Henry Union. The sample size used in this study was 40 respondents. This study uses SmartPLS version 3.0.0. By using purposive sampling, in this study shows that work ethics and work environment on employee performance have a positive and significant effect. Tujuan dari penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh ethos kerja dan lingkungan kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan. Metode pada penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kausal dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan menggunakan kuisioner sebagai alat pengumpulan data. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah karyawan yang bekerja di PT. Henry Union di Jakarta. Ukuran sampel yang digunakan pada penelitian ini sebanyak 40 responden. Penelitian ini menggunakan SmartPLS versi 3.0.0. Dengan menggunakan purposive sampling, temuan pada penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ethos kerja dan lingkungan kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1379
Author(s):  
Rescy Herrico ◽  
Charoline Cheisviyanny

This study discusses the understanding and knowledge of treasurers about taxation, problems related to tax collection from APBD funds and solutions to tax problems in the Padang Pariaman District Secretariat using an institutional theory perspective. The research approach used is descriptive-qualitative. This study discusses from three different perspectives, namely the rule makers represented by the Pariaman KP2KP and the KPP Pratam Padang Satu,The implementation rules are represented by the shipping partner. Questionnaires, interviews and documentation are used for the data collection process, known as triangulation.The results showed that the treasurer's understanding and knowledge were at a sufficient level. The problem of tax collection from APBD funds is the lack of understanding of taxation, treasurer violates the rules, treasurer negligent of obligations, there has never been socialization and unclear rules regarding PPN,the solution related to tax collection from APBD funds is a transaction with a PKP partner and has an NPWP, partners are asked to take care of SKB and increase socialization, and conduct gross up.Keywords: Taxation Problems from APBD, Institutuinal theory


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
HASTANG HASTANG

This research aims to know how Arabic dictionary affective in translating Qiraah by using android application. This research used descriptive qualitative method. Meanwhile, the population of this research is the second semester academic year 2016/2017 with purposive sampling as a technique to collect the sample is PS 6. The data were collected by using test, observation, and interview. The instrument of this research is performance instrument, observation guidance, and interview guidance. The data collection have done from the result of this research would be analyzed by using qualitative data analyzed. The result of this research showed that 1). Based on the performance of the students in general were able to translate Qiraah that have been prepared. 2). The result of interview showed that the students easy to find out the meaning of each mufradat so that by using this method in translating the Arabic text at the previous meeting. As the result, this application is very helpful in translating.


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