scholarly journals Development and Validation of Academic Writing Textbook Based on Process Genre Approach for University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 1068-1079
Author(s):  
Helaluddin Helaluddin ◽  
Mohammed H. Al Aqad ◽  
Hengki Wijaya ◽  
Jusmianti Anwar ◽  
Nyayu Lulu Nadya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Student Writing ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Assessment Design ◽  
Expert Input ◽  
Development And Validation

The textbook is a practical learning tool for improving student writing skills; however, not all students learn from a textbook. For this reason, a lecturer must be able to design a textbook according to the needs of students. This paper describes developing and validating academic writing textbooks with a process genre approach in tertiary institutions. This research is part of the research development process, which consists of three phases: need assessment, design, and validation. Five experts were appointed to validate this academic writing textbook. Content Validity Index (CVI) is used to calculate the validity of textbooks quantitatively, with a score above 0.79 considered to meet the criteria. The validity test results state that the CVI of an academic writing textbook is 0.9, with a few revisions based on expert input and suggestions. These findings indicate that this textbook has good validity and reliability and can be used to write in college.

scholarly journals The Development and Validation of a Module on Enhancing Students' Critical Thinking, Collaboration and Writing Skills

2020 ◽  
pp. 166-177
Author(s):  
Moustafa Mohamed Abdelmohsen
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
Foundation Program ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Analysis Design ◽  
Addie Model ◽  
Development And Validation

This study aims to develop and test the validity of a module on enhancing students' collaboration, critical thinking (2Cs) and writing skills. To develop the module, the researcher used ADDIE model which incorporates five primary phases, namely Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation. The study used a tryout group which incorporated 20 participants who studied English at The General Foundation Program at a private college in Oman. The study employed a pretest-posttest quasiexperimental design. Paired Samples t-Test was used to compare the mean scores of both tests. Apropos of module validity, a total of 5 experts validated the module. The findings revealed that there is a statistically significant mean difference between the participants' scores in both the pretest and posttest. Further, it was found that the module has good validity and reliability.

scholarly journals Research in Writing Instruction and Assessment: Current and needed research to improve student writing

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
MJ Outcault Hill ◽  
Robert Caldwell
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Writing Process ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
National Commission ◽  
Student Writing ◽  
High Stakes ◽  
Alternative Teaching

Discussions among educators at almost any level will invariably result in one point of agreement: students at all levels are under-prepared in writing skills. Unfortunately, this is a conclusion that also predominates much of the research literature on the improvement of student writing as well. Despite the importance attached to high-stakes academic writing skills, research has contributed little insight about the challenges students face with academic writing tasks. Llosa, Beck, and Zhao (2011) point out that the National Commission on Writing in America’s Schools and Colleges found that this lack of understanding of the writing process was so significant that they identified writing as, the “Neglected ‘R’ (National Commission on Writing, 2003; Llosa, Beck and Zhao, 2011). In the following paper, authors Caldwell and Outcault Hill present a broad review of the areas of research into the writing process and assessment of writing and suggest areas where further research is needed. Their discussion focuses on 1) Research related to the influence of Cognitive function on the writing process, 2) Research into teaching various genres such as exposition, argument, narrative, analysis, and creative writing, 3) Research on the assessment of writing, and finally, 4) Research on alternative teaching methods.

scholarly journals The Development and Validation of the EFL Learning Context Questionnaire

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 496
Author(s):  
Weningtyas Parama Iswari ◽  
Haryanto Atmowardoyo ◽  
Muhammad Asfah Rahman ◽  
Susilo Susilo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Learning Contexts ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Efl Learning

A context where learning a language takes place may be one of many factors influencing the result of the learning. So far, there has been very few, if not at all, a ready-to-use instrument to examine systematically the condition of learning contexts, especially related to English as a foreign language. Therefore, this study intends to develop a self-reported questionnaire for that purpose, named the EFL Learning Context Questionnaire (ELCQ). The instrument was developed in reference to the existing theories and previous related studies. The development process started with writing the draft of the questionnaire in English and then translating into Indonesian language. The next stage would be validation the instrument, including: expert judgement for content validity and to gather constructive feedbacks (i.e. revisions and suggestions), initial piloting for analysing item validity and reliability (N = 64), and final piloting using Factor Analysis to obtain a stable self-reported instrument (N = 692). The validation result showed that the QELC has been proved to be a valid and reliable questionnaire. Since the ELCQ has been validated through some formal stages, it can be assumed that this instrument can be used in EFL contexts, especially in Indonesia. However, because this study took place in only one region, further studies across samples, time and countries are needed to improve the applicability of the ELCQ.

scholarly journals "I can't say it any better": Critical reading as a threshold concept in helping postgraduate Arab students become critical and original writers

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Radhika Iyer-O'Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Student Writing ◽  
Critical Reading ◽  
Critical Thought ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Critical Writing ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Threshold Concept

Many studies on plagiarism issues across the globe have arrived at the consensus that in dealing with plagiarism, universities need to do more than provide students with policies and procedures. Education, via academic support classes, has been touted as the way forward in teaching students to develop academic writing skills and avoid plagiarism. Teaching postgraduate students to produce academic writing that is analytical while retaining their individual expression has been a challenge at the British University in Dubai (BUiD). Most of the students at the university come from mainly Arab educational backgrounds. This could mean that their education may not have been in English but more importantly, that they may also have been entrenched in different learning and teaching styles. Previously encouraged to rely on restating exactly what they have read may contribute to students' inability to express critical thought through their writing. Based on analysis of students' critical writing through faculty feedback, samples of student writing and Turnitin reports, this paper seeks to demonstrate that teaching critical reading skills as a threshold concept that translates into critical thinking skills will help students adopt a different approach to reading, which will subsequently help develop critical writing skills. This paper will show how pedagogy was developed to enable students to read critically and produce coherent and thoughtful critical writing while retaining academic integrity.

scholarly journals KEMAMPUAN MENULIS AKADEMIK GURU MATA PELAJARAN NON-BAHASA DI JAWA BARAT

LITERA ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Riswanda Setiadi
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Certification ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Assessment Scale ◽  
Test Results ◽  
West Java ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
Good Writing ◽  
The Mean

This study aims to: (a) assess the academic writing skills of non-language teachers, (b) analyze mistakes in their academic writing test results, and (c) identify factors causingthe difficulties they encounter in developing their academic writing skills. The subjectswere 126 non-language teachers who had participated in the teacher certification programfrom 14 regencies/cities in West Java Province. The findings show that on the whole theiracademic writing mean score is 57.2 of a total score of 100. Referring to an academicwriting assessment scale, the mean score is fairly good. Writing experiences, training, andacademic atmosphere are important factors that have contributions to teachers’ academicwriting skills.

scholarly journals PLANNING OF HUMAN RESOURCE COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT IN PT.XYZ WITH TAGUCHI METHOD

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariza K ◽  
Diah Wilis Lestarining Basuki
Keyword(s):  
Taguchi Method ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Experimental Testing ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Competency Development ◽  
Response Table ◽  
Goals And Objectives

The problem of human resources is still a concern within the company to remain competitive in this globalization world. This shows that the problem of human resources greatly affect the implementation and success of the company in achieving goals and objectives. The company demand to obtain the development process and get quality human resources more urgent. And the development of human resource competence is necessary. This study uses experimental testing with several parameters of validity and reliability testing. For testing analysis using Taguchi Method. Based on the Response Table for Signal to Noise Ratios Nominal is best obtained taguchi test results obtained values obtained from the effect plot for means with the approach of table of means, then the intellectual competence is needed for the improvement of HR performance. Keywords: HR, Competence, Taguchi Method

scholarly journals The Integration of Creative Writing into Academic Writing Skills in EFL Classes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
ESMA SENEL
Keyword(s):  
Creative Writing ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Cognitive Strategies ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Final Exams ◽  
Post Test

Writing is regarded as the most challenging task and the most difficult language skill among EFL students. Students need to employ different cognitive strategies in order to convey the meaning to the reader. Due to the complexity of the process, students display negative attitudes towards writing and the level of success is low. This study investigates B2 level creative writing and its impact on the success level of students in academic writing. The study included 15 students, 10 of them are females (%66,7) and 5 of them are males (%33,3). The t-test results obtained from midterm and final exams indicate that students’ success level improves in academic writing skills. Participants’ pretest and post test results revealed that creative writing help them develop critical thinking skills and when SCAMPER method is used, students’ problem solving skills are promoted

Determinan Yang Mempengaruhi Perilaku Pembelian Produk Hijau Di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-68
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mathori ◽  
Uswatun Chasanah
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Purchasing Behavior ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Green Purchasing

This study aims to identify the determinants that influence the attitudes of consumers of green purchases and the willingness to pay more on green products, specifically on energy-saving lighting products. The variables studied included environmental knowledge, environmental awareness and perceived effectiveness. The sample of this study was 196 students, but out of 196 respondents after the questionnaire was distributed only 189 could be processed. Validity and reliability test results show valid values of loading factors of more than 0.4 while for reliability testing using the cronbach’s alpha criteria above 0.5 indicates reliable. Through the multiple linear regression analysis, the variables of environmental knowledge, environmental awareness and effectiveness are felt to have a positive and significant effect on the attitude of buying and willingness to pay more. Green purchasing attitudes and willingness to pay more have a positive and significant effect on green purchasing behavior. Green purchasing attitudes have a greater influence on green purchasing behavior compared to willingness to pay more.

THE INFLUENCE OF INQUIRY AND DISCOVERY LEARNING METHOD AND CREATIVITY LEVEL IN WRITING SKILLS DESCRIPTION IN NAUTIC TARUNA AND TECHNIQUE IN SURABAYA SHIPPING POLYTECHNIC

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Dian Permata Prasetyaningrum
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Discovery Learning ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Investigation Methods ◽  
High Level ◽  
Discovery Method

Surabaya Shipping Polytechnic emphasizes on certain areas of expertise that Taruna must possess. This is the basis after graduating from shipping polytechnics, cadets must have expertise and skills. The purpose of this study was to study the effect of inquiry, discovery learning, and creativity levels on the ability to write descriptive essays on nautical and technical cadets at Surabaya Shipping Polytechnic. This type of research is research. This research uses quantitative methods using experiments. The location used in this research is Surabaya Shipping Polytechnic. The subjects in this study were the cadets of the Nautika A, Nautika B, Teknika A, and Teknika B. classes. Based on the results of the research and discussion, the following conclusions are obtained: There are those that can be solved looking for description essays in the cadets. learning discovery method. The test results show better investigation methods than the discovery of learning, There is a difference in the ability to write a description essay about cadets who have a high level of creativity with cadets who have a low level of creativity, the test results show better who have a high level of creativity, there are related with learning methods and descriptions of the ability to write essay descriptions, the test results show learning methods and creativity descriptions of the ability to write essay descriptions.

UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MENULIS DEVELOPING PARAGRAPH OF EXPLANATION TEXT MELALUI PENDEKATAN CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING (CTL) PADA MATA PELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS SISWA KELAS XII IPA 4 SMAN 9 PEKANBARU

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Muslainy Muslainy
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Test Results ◽  
English Class ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Contextual Teaching ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Daily Writing

This study is a class action (class action reseach). Based on test results daily writing on students' class XII IPA 4 SMAN 9 Pekanbaru encountered symptoms as follows: only 11 students or 30,55% of the 36 students who have the ability to write a developing Paragraph of explanation textdalam good English so it has reached KKM predetermined is 85. A total of 25 students or 69,4% of the 36 students had difficulty in writing textsehingga developing paragraph of explanation they have not been able to achieve a predetermined KKM. Students find it quickly bored with the lessons presented, it can be seen from their activities are often played or talked with friends when subjects exercised. This study was conducted in two cycles, the data is described is writing developing paragraph of explanation text, ie before the action on the first cycle, the second cycle, each cycle is done in one meeting. This classroom action research in order to work well without barriers obstructing the smooth running of the study, researchers compiled stages traversed in action research, namely: (1) planning/ preparatory actions; (2) Implementation of the action; (3) observation; and (4) reflection. Based on the results of the discussion and analysis as presented in chapter VII can be concluded that the application of the approach contextual teaching and learning (CTL) can improve the ability to write a text explanation developing paragraph of english in english class students of class XII IPA 4 SMAN 9 Pekanbaru. Based on the survey results revealed that developing writing skills of explanation text paragraph british student before action classical gained an average of 64,40 in the first cycle of classical gained an average of 72,50, the second cycle obtain the average classical 90,20.

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