scholarly journals An examination of the placement of adverbials in the academic writing of fresh undergraduate students in the University of Cape Coast, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 110-128
Author(s):  
Philip Arthur Gborsong ◽  
Anita B. Appartaim
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
The University

Rules have been formulated on how adverbials are used. Such rules as stated by Quirk and Greenbaum (1973), Hornby (1975) and Swan (1995) are silent on how a few adverbials that have no restrictions regarding their position and order in sentences should be used. This paper, relying on language variation in the second language setting as a theoretical framework, explored how undergraduate students used these kinds of mobile adverbials. The quantitative research design and a simple random sampling were applied to select a total of 100 essays and exercises from fresh undergraduates of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Analysing these essays and exercises, we concluded that although the adverbial is an optional clausal element, the undergraduate students used it in providing further information on the other clausal elements. In addition, the undergraduate students often placed the adverbials in the mid position of their sentences. Keywords: Adverbials, GE, Undergraduate students, Clausal elements, Effective communication

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF HOME TO SCHOOL COMMUNICATION ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STANDARD EIGHT PUPILS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KISUMU WEST SUB –COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Lucy Stella A. Juma
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Other ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
School Communication

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of home to school communication on academic achievement of pupils in public primary schools. Methodology: The research design used was sequential explanatory research design, which combined both qualitative and quantitative models of research so that evidence may be mixed and knowledge increased in a more meaningful manner. The study population consisted of 1210 standard eight pupils, 300 standard eight teachers, 1210 standard eight parents and 75 Head teachers drawn from 75 public primary schools in Kisumu West Sub-County, Kisumu, Kenya. Stratified random sampling technique was employed for selecting 23 public primary schools and simple random sampling used in each stratum to select the pupils. Purposive sampling technique was done to select standard eight parents, and head teachers. The researcher would collect data using questionnaires and interview schedule, focus group discussions guide and document analysis. Quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive and results presented in the form of tables, frequencies, Percentages, and accumulative percentages and on the other hand qualitative data generated from open ended questions were organized, categorized and presented in narratives. Findings: The study established that home to school communication affected pupils’ academic achievement. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The recommendations of the study were that there should be regular academic clinics and pupils progress follows up to help enhance achievement amongst the learners. The ecological system theory of development by (Bronfenbrenner 1969) outlined the influence of parent involvement at schools and the other surrounding influences on a child’s development and academic achievement which the ministry could borrow to enhance academic achievement

scholarly journals PENGARUH KINERJA PENYULUH PERTANIAN TERHADAP PERILAKU PETANI PADA PENERAPAN TEKNOLOGI PTT DAN PRODUKTIVITAS PADI DI KABUPATEN BULELENG

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Putu Sugiarta ◽  
I GAA Ambarawati ◽  
I Gede Setiawan Adi Putra
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Purposive Sampling

Pengelolaan Tanaman Terpadu (ICM) adalah paket teknologi penanaman padi di lokasi tertentu, yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan produksi dan produktivitas beras. Keberhasilan penerapan teknologi ICM oleh petani tidak lepas dari peran penyuluh. Hal itu dapat dilihat dari perilaku petani (pengetahuan, sikap, dan keterampilan) terhadap penerapan teknologi ICM yang berpengaruh terhadap produktivitas beras. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah (1) untuk mengetahui kinerja penyuluhan pertanian, (2) mengetahui pengaruh faktor penyuluhan pertanian terhadap kinerjanya, (3) mengetahui pengaruh kinerja penyuluhan pertanian terhadap perilaku petani. dan (4) dampak perilaku petani terhadap produktivitas padi di Kabupaten Buleleng. Penelitian ini menggunakan explanatory research design. Total responden 156 orang terdiri dari penyuluhan pertanian dan petani padi dan ditentukan oleh dua teknik, yaitu purposive sampling untuk sampel penyuluhan (39 orang) dan teknik simple random sampling untuk sampel petani (117 orang). Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif dan statistik inferensial (SEM-PLS). Studi ini menemukan bahwa (1) kinerja penyuluhan pertanian di Buleleng termasuk dalam kategori baik, (2) faktor penyuluhan pertanian berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja penyuluhan pertanian, (3) kinerja penyuluhan pertanian memiliki tingkat kepentingan positif dan tinggi secara signifikan terhadap perilaku petani dalam penerapan teknologi padi ICM dan (4) perilaku petani berpengaruh positif dan sangat signifikan terhadap produktivitas padi di Buleleng. Saran bagi pemerintah adalah untuk meningkatkan peran penyuluhan pertanian melalui mentoring petani dalam penerapan paket teknologi ICM dengan memilih metode dan teknik serta media yang tepat sesuai target dalam penyebaran teknologi. Pemerintah juga diharapkan dapat meningkatkan ketersediaan sarana, prasarana dan teknologi informasi untuk mendukung kegiatan penyuluhan.   Kata kunci: pengelolaan tanaman terpadu, penyuluhan pertanian, kinerja, produktivitas padi.  

scholarly journals Error Analysis of Students Essays: A Case of First Year Students of the University of Health and Allied Sciences

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Benjamin Amoakohene
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Error Analysis ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Communicative Skills ◽  
Daunting Task ◽  
Integral Role ◽  
The University

Writing is considered as a daunting task in second language learning. It is argued by most scholars that this challenge is not only limited to second language speakers of English but even to those who speak English as their first language. Thus, the ability to communicate effectively in English by both native and non-native speakers requires intensive and specialized instruction. Due to the integral role that writing plays in students’ academic life, academic literacy has garnered considerable attention in several English-medium universities in which Ghanaian universities are no exception. It is therefore surprising that prominence is not given to Academic Writing and Communicative Skills at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS). In this paper, I argue for much time and space to be given to Academic Writing and Communicative Skills, a programme that seeks to train students to acquire the needed skills and competence in English for their academic and professional development. This argument is based on the findings that came out after I explored the errors in a corpus of 50 essays written by first year students of  UHAS. The findings revealed that after going through the Communicative Skills programme for two semesters, students still have serious challenges of writing error-free texts. Out of the 50 scripts that were analyzed, 1,050 errors were detected. The study further revealed that 584 (55.6%) of these errors were related to grammatical errors, 442 (42.1%) were mechanical errors and 24 (2.3%) of the errors detected were linked to the poor structuring of  sentences. Based on these findings, recommendations and implications which are significant to educators, policy makers and curriculum developers are provided. This study has implications for pedagogy and further research in error analysis. 

scholarly journals AGROFORESTRI BERBASIS ROTAN TERHADAP SOSIAL EKONOMI MASYARAKAT DI BARITO SELATAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Johanna Maria Rotinsulu ◽  
Sosilawaty Sosilawaty ◽  
Yanarita Yanarita
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Other ◽  
Average Yield ◽  
Natural Conditions ◽  
Central Kalimantan ◽  
Economic Level ◽  
The Village ◽  
Society Research

South Barito is an area of rattan and rattan production center of the province of Central Kalimantan, on the other hand is one area that has natural conditions very conducive to the development of rattan. This study reveals how patterns in addition to planting and processing of rattan traditionally also analyze the socio-economic level of society. Research conducted in South Barito regency, District Karau in Two Villages is Bangkuang and New Salat. The village of the second sample is determined gardens and population are farmers who cultivate cane with sampling methods by simple random sampling, because the peasant population is homogeneous, the number of samples in each village 34 respondents or 68 farmers overall. The result showed that in general the rattan garden where the studies were not well-maintained, where the average of respondents (45%) said that maintenance is only performed at the time of going to the harvesting or one for rattan planting. Besides the low price of rattan is led to a reduction of land management / rattan gardens intensively. and production of rattan average yield of 2.6 tons ha-1 or 245.5 clumps of cane ha-1. For the villagers of business administration studies despite conditions that are considered less favorable, but they still look forward to the Government's policy to remain aligned to the Farmers Rattan. In addition, because cane is inherited and used as a hallmark of South Barito society in general.Barito Selatan merupakan daerah penghasil rotan dan sentra produksi rotan provinsi Kalimantan Tengah, selain itu merupakan salah satu wilayah yang memiliki kondisi alam yang sangat mendukung bagi perkembangan rotan. Penelitian ini selain untuk mengungkapkan bagaimana pola tanam dan pengolahan rotan secara tradisional juga  menganalisis tingkat sosial ekonomi masyarakat. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Kabupaten Barito Selatan, Kecamatan Karau di Dua Desa yaitu Bangkuang dan Salat Baru. Dari kedua Desa tersebut ditentukan kebun sampel dan populasi masyarakat  yaitu  petani yang mengusahakan rotan dengan metode pengambilan sampel secara simple random sampling, karena populasi petani bersifat homogen, jumlah sampel di masing-masing desa 34 responden atau keseluruhan 68 petani. Dari hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa pada umumnya kebun rotan di tempat penelitian tersebut tidak terpelihara dengan baik, dimana rata-rata responden (45%) menyebutkan bahwa pemeliharaan hanya dilakukan pada saat akan dilakukan pemanenan atau satu kali selama rotan itu di tanam. Selain itu rendahnya  harga  rotan  sangat  berdampak pada berkurangnya pengelolaan lahan/kebun rotan secara intensif. dan hasil produksi rotan rata-rata diperoleh 2,6 ton ha-1 atau 245,5 rumpun rotan ha-1. Bagi masyarakat Desa studi walaupun kondisi tataniaga yang dianggap kurang menguntungkan, namun mereka masih berharap kebijakan Pemerintah tetap berpihak kepada Petani Rotan. Di samping itu  karena pada umumnya rotan merupakan warisan dan digunakan sebagai ciri khas masyarakat Barito Selatan.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PRE EKLAMSI BERAT DENGAN TERJADINYA IUGR PADA JANIN

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-89
Author(s):  
Roudatul Hikmah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Maximum Level ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Severe Preeclampsia ◽  
Abnormal Growth ◽  
Developmental Disturbances

Intra-Uterine Grout Retardation (IUGR) is the abnormal growth of the fetus in uterine developmental disturbances or disorders. This study aims to determine the level of incidence of IUGR on mothers with PEB (severe Pre-eclampsia) in Abdoer Rahem Situbondo hospitals. The research design in this study was used "analytic". Population in this study were mothers who had a pregnancy with PEB in Dr. Abdoer rahem Situbondo as many as 58 respondents with the number of samples 33 respondents, the sampling method usedsimple random sampling. Data analysis used fisher exact with maximum level a = 0,05. The result showed that there was significant relationship between severe preeclampsia and the IUGR  case in fetus. Keyword               : Severe Pre Eclampsia, Intra Uterine Grot Retardation, Fetus   ABSTRAK Intra Uterin Grout Retardation (IUGR) adalah ketidaknormalan pertumbuhan janin dalam kandungan atau gangguan perkembangan intra uterin. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya tingkat kejadian IUGR terhadap ibu dengan Pre-Eklamsi Berat (PEB) di RSUD Abdoer Rahem Situbondo. Desain penelitian yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah  analitik. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah ibu yang yang mengalami kehamilan dengan PEB di RSUD Dr. Abdoer rahem Situbondo sebanyak 58 responden  dengan jumlah sampel 33 responden, metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah  menggunakan simple random sampling. Analisis data menggunakan fisher exact dengan tingkat maksimal a=0,05. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan ada hubungan yang signifikan antara pre-eklamsi berat dengan terjadinya IUGR pada janin. Kata kunci           : Pre Eklamsi Berat, Intra Uterin Grout Retardation, Janin

scholarly journals Seminar on research results: the violation of the maxim of quantity produced by the undergraduate students at the english department STKIP YPUP Makassar

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 256
Author(s):  
Fitriani Fitriani
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
English Department ◽  
Research Seminar ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Good Outcome ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Depth Interview

This study aims at analyzing the violation of the maxim of quantity produced by undergraduate students in research seminar and the reason why they violate this kind of maxim. The researchers applied qualitative research design by using observation and in-depth interview. Four undergraduate students were the participants of this research recruiting using purposive random sampling. The results show that most of the participants violated the maxim of quantity by doing circumlocution (not to the point), providing more explanation, and talking too much. They considered that it was valuable for them to provide more information than needed to obtain the attention of the examiners. They assume that the more they speak the good outcome for their research seminar will be accomplished because having more explanation means they master their research content well.

The Effect of Teachers’ Use of Reinforcement on Learners’ Performance in English Language

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-129
Author(s):  
Ndegwa Grace Konyu; Dr. Lucy Wathika; Dr Josephine Khaemba
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
English Language ◽  
Second Language Learners ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
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The intention of the study was to establish the effect of teachers’ use of reinforcement on learners’ performance in English language. It was done in selected secondary schools in Nakuru town and used descriptive research design. The study was guided by Gardner and Lambert’s Socio-Educational model of second language acquisition. Stratified random sampling was employed in selecting four schools while simple random sampling was used to choose one stream in form two, three and four in each school for observation. It resulted in eight observational schedules. The study sample of 60 students in form 2-4 and 8 teachers of English was purposively selected for interviews. A total number of 353 learners were observed. The study used interviews, audio recording and Structured Observational Schedules for data collection. The data was presented in form of tables, figures and verbatim transcript excerpts used for exemplification and illustration in a qualitative explication. The findings of the study revealed that second language learners’ performance in English is greatly influenced by teachers’ use of reinforcement. Moreover, it proved that teachers of English give unguarded praises, negative statements and criticisms to English second language learners. This study is a vital contribution to the field of Second Language Acquisition theory and practice with regard to offering information and insight into reinforcement, motivation and attitude in practical language acquisition and learning in the classroom situation. These findings are useful in the improvement of second language learners’ performance in English. Teachers of English will also acquaint themselves with effective use of positive verbal reinforcement which works as a motivational force on learners’ acquisition and use of the English language.

scholarly journals Hubungan Antara Komunikasi Interpersonal Pasutri dengan Keharmonisan dalam Pernikahan

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nyoman Riana Dewi ◽  
Hilda Sudhana
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Test Data ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Effective Contribution

Marital harmony will be difficult to achieve without a good interpersonal relationship between husband and wife. In creating a good interpersonal relationship needs effective communication so as to prevent yourself from situation that could damage the relationship and can lead to not harmonious marriage. This study aimed to determine the relationship between interpersonal communication with marital harmony.   This study is a quantitative research that used a product moment correlation. The sampling technique used is the technique simple random sampling, with 110 subjects. The scale used in this research are scale interpersonal communication and scale marital harmony. Based on the results obtained correlation values (r) of 0,649 with probabilities of 0,000 (p<0,05). The result from test data analysis is that there is a positive and significant correlation between interpersonal communication with marital harmony. The effective contribution to interpersonal communication with marital harmony is 42,2% and the others are 57,8% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study.   Keywords: Interpersonal communication, marriage harmony

scholarly journals Online module login data as a proxy measure of student engagement: the case of myUnisa, MoyaMA, Flipgrid, and Gephi at an ODeL institution in South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaka Chaka ◽  
Tlatso Nkhobo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Video Clip ◽  
The Other ◽  
Online Module ◽  
File Access ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Proxy Measure ◽  
The University

Abstract The current study employed online module login data harvested from three tools, myUnisa, MoyaMA and Flipgrid to determine how such data served as a proxy measure of student engagement. The first tool is a legacy learning management system (LMS) utilised for online learning at the University of South Africa (UNISA), while the other two tools are a mobile messaging application and an educational video discussion platform, respectively. In this regard, the study set out to investigate the manner in which module login data of undergraduate students (n = 3475 & n = 2954) and a cohort of Mathew Goniwe students (n = 27) enrolled for a second-level module, ENG2601, as extracted from myUnisa, MoyaMA, and Flipgrid served as a proxy measure of student engagement. Collectively, these students were registered for this second-level module at UNISA at the time the study was conducted. The online login data comprised myUnisa module login file access frequencies. In addition, the online login data consisted of the frequencies of instant messages (IMs) posted on MoyaMA by both the facilitator and Mathew Goniwe students, and video clips posted on and video clip view frequencies captured by Flipgrid in respect of the afore-cited module. One finding of this study is that student engagement as measured by login file access frequencies was disproportionally skewed toward one module file relative to other module files. The other finding of this study is that the overall module file access metrics of the Mathew Goniwe group were disproportionally concentrated in a sub-cohort of highly active users (HAU).

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