scholarly journals Punctuation Errors in Writing: A Comparative Study of Students’ Performance from Different Pakistani Universities

sjesr ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 165-177
Author(s):  
Dr. Syed Shujaat Ali ◽  
Mr. Tariq Amin ◽  
Mr. Muhammad Ishtiaq

The study aimed at exploring the different types of punctuation errors made by students in their writings, the reasons behind these errors, and the reasons behind the differences in the frequency of punctuation errors made by students from two different sets of universities, with one set belonging to backward areas and the other set to well-developed areas. The universities selected from the backward areas were Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST) Kohat, University of Malakand (UoM), Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University (SBBU), Sheringal University (SU) and Khushal Khan Khattak University (KKKU), Karak and the universities selected from developed areas were National University of Modern Languages, (NUML) Islamabad, International Islamic University (IIU), Islamabad, University of Sargodha (UoS) and Gomal University(GU), Dera Ismail Khan. The study used Corder (1975)’s Error Analysis approach for analysing the errors. The study used mixed-method research design. The sample included a total of 200 students, out of which 25 students were selected from each university through simple random sampling technique. Test and interviews were used as instruments for data collection. For the identification of punctuation errors, the students were made to take a punctuation test. A probe was made into the possible reasons behind the punctuation errors by interviewing the students. The data collected was analysed by using content analysis technique. The study revealed that the most frequent errors were errors related to comma, apostrophe, and capitalization. The analysis of the interviews showed that the lack of practice on punctuation marks, lack of teaching punctuation within context, lack of checking of punctuation errors and lack of error corrective feedback on the punctuation errors were the major reasons behind the differences in the frequency of punctuation errors.

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-117
Author(s):  
Riko Pardiansyah ◽  
Kamid Kamid ◽  
Bambang Hariyadi

This mixed method research was conducted to find out how students' problem-solving abilities were seen from the metacognition ability on the topic set. The population in this study were class XII students of MAN 2 Jambi City in the 2020/2021 academic year. The sample in this study was selected using the simple random sampling technique. The results of this study indicate that students' problem solving abilities based on students' metacognitive abilities on the topic of the set are in the good category. Metacognition ability can make it easier for students to solve mathematical problems that have been given. Metacognition indicators that seem to have been mastered by students in this study are awareness, regulation, and evaluation.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 212
Author(s):  
Andi Fatmayanti ◽  
Tri Susantri

Abstract. This research aims to determine the factors that influence the growing interest in learning of students in Athira Makassar Islamic Elementary school in class 4.1. This study uses a quantitative approach with descriptive survey method. The population of the research was 74 fourth grade students of Athira Makassar Islamic Elementary school, consist of 4 classes, the sampling using simple random sampling technique, so that class 4.1 was chosen as a sample of 20 students. Data were analyzed using statistical data analysis technique which consisted of editing, data tabulated stages, then presented and then presented in table form and described descriptively. The result showed a percentage of learning method 14,41%, the geographical location of the school 12,56%, phisycal indikator 11,78%, learning models 11,74%, talent 9,18%, learning models 8,54%, indikator of needs 6,28%, social competence 5,97%, building indikator 5,77%, personality competence 5,43%, and pedagogic competence 5,30%. It was concluded that the learning method was the most influential factor in the growth of student`s interest in learning at Athira Makassar Islamic Elementary school grade 4.Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor yang mempengaruhi tumbuhnya minat belajar siswa di SD Islam Athirah Makassar kelas 4.1. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode survei deskriptif.Populasi penelitian adalah keseluruhan siswa kelas 4 SD  Islam Athirah Baruga Makassar berjumlah 74 orang siswa yang terdiri dari empat kelas, penarikan sampel menggunakan teknik Simple Random Sampling, sehingga terpilih kelas 4.1 sebagai sampel yang berjumlah 20 orang siswa. Data dianalisis menggunakan teknik analisis data statistik yang terdiri dari tahap penyuntingan, input data, dan tahap tabulasi,selanjutnya dipersentasekan kemudian disajikan dalam bentuk tabel dan dijabarkan secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan persentase metode pembelajaran 14,41%, letak geografis sekolah (12,56%), indikator fisik (11,78%), model pembelajaran (11,74%), bakat (9,18%), model pembelajaran (8,54%), indikator kebutuhan (6,28%), kompetensi sosial (5,97%), indikator bangunan (5,77%), kompetensi kepribadian (5,43%), dan kompetensi pedagogik (5,30%).Disimpulkan bahwa, metode pembelajaran adalah faktor yang paling berpengaruh terhadap tumbuhnya minat belajar siswa di SD Islam Athirah Makassar kelas 4.


2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-118
Author(s):  
Evi Mafriningsianti

This research objective to determine the satisfaction, discipline, and motivation of employees of PDAM Tirta Bhagasasi Bekasi, and also to determine satisfaction and discipline of influence on work motivation the employee of PDAM Tirta Bhagasasi Bekasi. There are 90 employees of PDAM Tirta Bhagasasi Bekasi as a sample in this study. The sampling technique uses simple random sampling techniques. Observation and questionnaire methods are used in collecting the data. The data analysis technique uses multiple regression analysis with the SPSS program. The results of the descriptive analysis show the good realization of job satisfaction (average score 3.63) and employee work discipline (average score 3.61) so that it has a positive impact on employee work motivation (average score 3.57). These results are supported by Bekasi Tirta Bhagasasi PDAM data in 2018 which obtained a level of realization of workforce satisfaction of 61.38% (sufficient category), the value of realization of employee work discipline at 5.80% (sufficient category), and the level of realization of labor motivation of 60.71% (sufficient category). t value calculated job satisfaction (b1) = 9,133 with a significance of 0,000 (<= 0.05) then Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. This means that job satisfaction has a significant effect on the work motivation of PDAM Tirta Bhagasasi Bekasi employees. T value is calculated work discipline (b2) = 5.535 with a significance of 0,000 (<= 0.05) then Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. This means that work discipline has a significant effect on the work motivation of PDAM Tirta Bhagasasi Bekasi employees.


The study critically analyses how the local people in Ga West municipality perceive local participation and socio-cultural factors that influence local participation. The study used the mixed method design. The lottery method of the simple random sampling technique coupled with Neuman and Neuman’s (2006) recommendation on random convenience sampling were used to sample and collect data from 187 respondents. The study revealed that local participation provides the local people employment avenues. It was revealed that developmental projects brought to their communities do not allow the local people to be involved at the planning and implementation phases. The study further revealed that women were of the opinion that projects brought to them were not feminine enough and did not build their capacity. Education, social cohesion, peace and stability were among some of the sociocultural factors that influence participation. The study again recommended that every community member should participate, regardless of their gender, ethnic group or socio-cultural differences.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-135
Author(s):  
Erdani Murdani Nur

Zakat is one of the pillars of Islam that every capable Muslim must do. One of the institutions that manage zakat funds is the National Zakat Agency (BAZNAS). This study aims to partially and simultaneously examine the effect of promotion and service quality on people's interest in paying zakat through BAZNAS, Indragiri Hilir Regency. This type of research is field research. The data used in this study were primary and secondary. 87 Respondents in this study were Muzakki in BAZNAS Indragiri Hilir Regency. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling. The data collection methods were questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique partially used the t-test and simultaneously used the Anova test. The results showed that either partially or simultaneously, promotion and service quality had a significant influence on people's interest in paying zakat in BAZNAS, Indragiri Hilir Regency.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-171
Author(s):  
Dadan Ramadhan ◽  
Lilies Setiartiti

This research is quantitative. The population of this research was all of Micro Enterprises in Kulon Progo Regency. The sample of this research were 156 micro-entrepreneurs in the Kulonprogo district. This research used a simple random sampling technique to get the data. The researcher used a questionnaire as the instrument, which tested both its validity and its reliability. The data analysis technique used in this research is the Chi-Square test. The result showed, the majority of respondents had knowledge (79,5%), and the ability of financial literacy (80,8%) was categorized in the high-level category. There was a no different level of financial literacy for the micro-entrepreneur in Kulon Progo Regency based on the gender.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-22
Author(s):  
Anton Adhy Pujianto ◽  
I Nyoman Sudana Degeng ◽  
Sugito Sugito

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah: 1.) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan aplikasi PlantNet terhadap hasil belajar; 2.) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh gaya belajar terhadap hasil belajar; dan 3.) Untuk mengetahui interaksi antara peng-gunaan aplikasi PlantNet dan gaya belajar terhadap hasil belajar IPA siswa kelas VII. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian eksperimen. Penelitian dilak-sanakan pada tanggal 20 Januari 2020 sampai dengan 14 Maret 2020. Populasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 32 kelas dengan jumlah sebanyak 1.088 siswa kelas VII ditiga sekolah yaitu SMP Negeri 2 Gedangan, SMP Negeri 3 Sidoarjo, dan SMP Negeri 4 Sidoarjo. Teknik pengambilan sampel penelitian menggunakan simple random sampling, pengambilan sampel secara acak sederhana melalui nomor undian. Dalam pengambilan sampel didapat 3 kelas eksperimen penggunaan aplikasi PlantNet dan 3 kelas kontrol tanpa aplikasi PlantNet menggunakan diskusi kelas. Teknik analisis data menggunakan Anava dua jalur dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar α = 0,05. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: 1.) Ada-nya  pengaruh penggunaan aplikasi PlantNet terhadap hasil belajar IPA siswa kelas 7; 2.) Adanya pengaruh gaya belajar terhadap hasil belajar IPA siswa kelas 7; dan 3.) Adanya interaksi antara penggunaan aplikasi PlantNet dan gaya belajar terhadap hasil belajar IPA siswa kelas VII. AbstractThe objectives of this study are: 1.) To determine the effect of using the PlantNet application on learning outcomes; 2.) To determine the effect of learning styles on learning outcomes; and 3.) To determine the interaction between the use of the PlantNet application and learning styles on the learning outcomes of 7th grade science students. This research method uses experimental research. The study was conducted on January 20 until March 14, 2020. The population in this study was 32 classes with a total of 1,088 7th grade students in three schools, namely SMP Negeri 2 Gedangan, SMP Negeri 3 Sidoarjo, and SMP Negeri 4 Sidoarjo. The research sampling technique uses simple random sampling, simple random sampling through lottery numbers. In sampling obtained 3 experimental classes using the PlantNet application and 3 control classes without the PlantNet application using class discussion. Data analysis technique used two-way Anava with a significance value of α = 0.05. The results of this study indicate that: 1.) The influence of the use of the PlantNet application on the learning outcomes of the 7th grade science students; 2.) The influence of learning styles on the results of science learning for 7th grade students; and 3.) There is an interaction between the use of the PlantNet application and learning styles on the learning outcomes of 7th grade science students. 


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-58
Author(s):  
Bambang Heru Sukmadi ◽  
Ma'ruf Akbar ◽  
Billy Tunas ◽  
Zulvia Khalid

This research is aimed to explore and find out the effect of military ethics and motivation on the national commitment of the soldiers of the Indonesian Army. The research is conducted on the soldiers in the rank of non-commissioned and enlisted soldiers at one of the Indonesian Army units in Jakarta. The data is collected with the survey method on the sample that comprises of 83 respondents which are taken with a simple random sampling technique. The data is analyzed quantitatively from an organizational behavior perspective with the Path Analysis technique utilizing SPSS 22 software. The test of normality and linearity of each regression between variables results in a normal distribution of residual and linearly related. The results of this research show that (1) military ethics has a positively direct effect on national commitment; (2) military ethics has a positively direct effect on motivation; (3) motivation has a positively direct effect on national commitment; (4) military ethics has an indirect effect on national commitment through motivation.


Author(s):  
Aulia Fatimannisa ◽  
Syarifuddin Dollah ◽  
Amirullah Abduh

Abstract. This study aimed at finding out the Students’ Perception on the Use of Ruangguru Application in Their English Learning. The researcher applied mixed method (quantitative and qualitative). The population of this research was the second grade students of Senior High School of Athirah Islamic School Makassar in 2019/2020 academic year. The sample was taken consisted of 24 students which were taken by using simple random sampling technique. The data were obtained through the questionnaire were analysed and tabulated based on the classification of perception using Likert scale and the data from interview were analysed by recording and transcribing it. The results of data analysis showed that (1) students’ perception was positive on the use of Ruangguru application in their English learning by mean score 70 (2) based on the students’ classification that 5 (20.8%) students classified as Strongly positive, 10 (41.7%) students classified as Positive, 5 (20.8%) students classified as Moderate, 3 (12.5%) students classified as Negative and 1 (4.5%) students classified as Strongly negative. This was indicated that most students like using Ruangguru in their English learning.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Boby Agustan

This study aimed to determine the effect of the direct instruction model on serviceability in badminton games. This research is a mixed method. The population in this study were VIII grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Sindangwangi Majalengka totaling 93 students. The sampling technique used was random sampling so that the study sample was obtained, namely students of class VIII.B, which amounted to 28 students. The research instruments used in this study were service tests and interviews about understanding service. The data analysis technique in this study is the normality test, and the hypothesis test is used to determine the effect of the direct instruction model on serviceability in badminton games. Based on statistical calculations for service tests obtained by Z Hit (4.59)> Z daf (2.35), the Hi received means the influence of the direct instruction model on serviceability in badminton games at a level of confidence (α) of 0.05. As for understanding service excellence, as you know, service excellence is the first attack to get points. This study concludes that there is an influence of the direct instruction model on service in badminton games. The finding is that the direct instruction model still has that is all teacher-centered instruction.


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