SCIENTIFIC WRITING

(ANALYSIS ABSTRACT)

BY:

ASTRIYANI KARINA (15-01-1566)

ANGGI ASTRID NATIO SIMARMATA (15-01-1562)
DIAN SUCI RAMADHANI (15-01-1607)
FADITHA SHAFIRA ZAHRA HASIBUAN (15-01-1603)
TIFA RYANTI WIDYA (15-01-1591)

English Department, Faculty of Language and Communication, Harapan

University Medan
2018
 ABSTRACT 1

The Effects of Listening Comprehension on English Language Learners

Writing Performance while Taking Notes

Juary De Brito
Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts
in Teaching English for Students of Other Languages
Bridgewater State University
2015

Abstract

The main goal of this investigation is to examine the effects of listening comprehension on
English Language Learners’ (ELLs) writing performance while taking notes. A total of 30
ELLs were administered a questionnaire in order to find out the difficulties they face when
taking notes. The results indicates that student face various difficulties when taking notes,
citing speech rate and different range of accent as the main problem. It was concluded that
during the notes taking process students could perform better if they were exposed first to any
teaching materials like a power point or a hand out to improve their understanding and to
assist their note-taking. It was also recommend to teachers to encourage students to use
various kind of note taking techniques such as diagrams, abbreviations, and symbols that can
increase their note taking efficiency and improve their ability to record more information and
to avoid incomplete or inaccurate notes.
Keywords: Listening, Writing, Note-taking, ELL

Research Objective : English Language Learners’ (ELLs)

Scope : Listening skill
Methods : Quantitative research
Result : A total of 30 ELLs were administered a questionnaire in order to find
out the difficulties they face when taking notes.
Suggestion : The results indicates that student face various difficulties when taking
notes, citing speech rate and different range of accent as the main problem. It was concluded
that during the notes taking process students could perform better if they were exposed first
to any teaching materials like a power point or a hand out to improve their understanding and
to assist their note-taking.
Conclusion : It was also recommend to teachers to encourage students to use
various kind of note taking techniques such as diagrams, abbreviations, and symbols that can
increase their note taking efficiency and improve their ability to record more information and
to avoid incomplete or inaccurate notes.
 ABSTRACT 2

The Effect of Using a Videoconferencing-based Strategy on UNRWA 9th

Graders’ English Speaking Skill and Their Attitude Towards Speaking

Jehan Mahmoud Ashour

A Thesis Submited to the Curriculum & English Teaching Methods Department – Faculty of
Education – in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Master Degree in Education
The Islamic University of Gaza
2014

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the effect of a videoconferencing-based strategy on

UNRWA 9th graders’ english speaking skills annd their attitudes towards speaking skill. The
speaking sub-skills which were the study’s focus were fluency, accuracy and appropriacy.
The researcher chose her representative purposeful participants from Biet Lahia Girls’ school
which is run by UNRWA in north Gaza area and consisted of (60) participants equally
devided into two groups; (30) students were assigned as the control group and the other (30)
students were assigned as the experimental group.
The researcher designed three tools; the achievement test to measure the students’ speaking
achievement, the observation card to observe the students’ speaking devolopment, abd the
attitude scale to determine the changes towards speaking skill occured due to the
implementation of the experiement. The researcher also used the strategy, the content
analysis to help the reseacher build the achievement test and the strategy, the interview to
investigate the changes happened due to the implementation in their personalities, life skills
and speaking English as well.
The experiment was applied during the first term of 2013-2014 scholastic year and used
speaking functions in Grade Nine, English for Palestine, Students’ book. The experiement
lasted for 15 lessons given online by 8 British teachers who received a scanned copy of their
lessons, lesson prepation model, powerpoint presentations and proposed worksheets.
The results of the study revealed that the videoconferencing-based strategy affected
positively in the students’ English language speaking skills. The researcher interviewed the
participants who showed that they benefited from the British teachers in removing speaking
English hesitation, shyness, and lack of trust. On the other hand, the implementation of the
strategy helped in increasing the students’ self-confiedence enhancing their searching skills
and improving their self-learning strategies. It also changed positively the students’ attitudes
towards speaking English language skill.
Due to these findings, the researcher recommeds the Palestinian teachers to be in contact with
teachers all over the world to exchange experiences and discuss new methodologies in
teaching English with them.
She also recommends English language experts to arrange different workshops for teachers to
implement online technologies in teaching English language skills and other workshops and
welcome experts from different countries to promote education and be aware of new
education theories and applications.

Research Objective : 9th graders from Biet Lahia Girls’ school which is run by UNRWA
in north Gaza area.
Scope : Speaking skill
Methods : Quantitative research
Result : The experiement lasted for 15 lessons given online by 8 British
teachers who received a scanned copy of their lessons, lesson prepation model, powerpoint
presentations and proposed worksheets. The results of the study revealed that the
videoconferencing-based strategy affected positively in the students’ English language
speaking skills. The researcher interviewed the participants who showed that they benefited
from the British teachers in removing speaking English hesitation, shyness, and lack of trust.
On the other hand, the implementation of the strategy helped in increasing the students’ self-
confiedence enhancing their searching skills and improving their self-learning strategies. It
also changed positively the students’ attitudes towards speaking English language skill.
Suggestion : Due to these findings, the researcher recommeds the Palestinian
teachers to be in contact with teachers all over the world to exchange experiences and discuss
new methodologies in teaching English with them.
Conclusion :.She also recommends English language experts to arrange different
workshops for teachers to implement online technologies in teaching English language skills
and other workshops and welcome experts from different countries to promote education and
be aware of new education theories and applications.
 ABSTRACT 3

The Effects of Reading Strategies in Comprehension for

Elementary Age Learners

(An Action Research Report)

By Jennifer Blickenstaff, Ellie Hallquist and Kandi Kopel
Submitted on August 9, 2013
in fulfillment of final requirements for the MAED degree
St. Catherine University

Abstract

Increasing reading comprehension is a vital skill to improving general reading skills.

Teachers can incorporate the spesific reading comprehension strategies of 5 finger retell and
fluency checks. We worked with elementary aged students from average 4th grade and
kindergaten classrooms and a center-based classroom for students with Developmental
Cognitive Disabilities (DCD). Data were collected to determine the efectiveness of both the 5
finger retell and fluency check strategies that were implemented during our-week study to
improve reading comprehension. Following the six week study period, data analysis indicated
that student reading comprehension increased in all study groups. As a result of the findings
of this Action Research Project, we will continue to implement both the 5 finger retell and
fluency check strategies in our classrooms.

Research Objective : Elementary age learners

Scope : Reading skill
Methods : Qualitative research
Result : Data were collected to determine the efectiveness of both the 5 finger
retell and fluency check strategies that were implemented during our-week study to improve
reading comprehension.
Suggestion : Following the six week study period, data analysis indicated that
student reading comprehension increased in all study groups.
Conclusion : As a result of the findings of this Action Research Project, we will
continue to implement both the 5 finger retell and fluency check strategies in our classrooms.
 ABSTRACT 4

Improving Writing Skill Through Guided Writing of The Eighth Grade

Students of SMPN 2 Selat in Academic Year 2013/2014

(Thesis)
Luh Sri Dani
English Education Study Program Faculty of Teacher Training Education Mahasaraswati
Denpasar University
2014

Abstract

The fact in the schools, that there are many students still lack of writing skill. The
undertaking of the present classroom action research was mainly intended to know whether
guided writing can improve the subject’s writing to improve writing skill of the eighth grade
students at SMPN 2 Selat in academic year 2013/2014. The study was designed in the form
of a classroom action research. It was conducted into two cycles and each cycle consisted of
two sessions and involved four steps namely planning, action, observatio and reflection.
There were three instruments used to collect the data in this study was the eighth grade
students SMPN 2 Selat in academic year 2013/2014. The total of students in this class were
27; consisted of 16 males and 11 females. After analyzing the students’ answer in pre-test, it
was found that the score of the students’ writing skill was very low. The present classroom
action research was then carried out using guided writing in cycle one and cycle two. The
result of the post test in each cycle showed that there was significant improvement
concerning the subject’s ability in writing, especially in writing descriptive paragraph. This
research furthermore showed that there was changing learning behavior as the result of the
positive responses concerning the technique applied in improving the subject’s writing skill.
The present classroom action study proved that guided writing could improve writing skill of
the eighth grade students os SMPN 2 Selat in academic year 2013/2014. The subject also
motivated in learning writing.
Keywords: Improving Writing Skill, Guided Writing

Research Objective : Eighth grade students of SMPN 2 Selat in academic year 2013/2014
Scope : Writing skill
Methods : Quantitative research
Result : After analyzing the students’ answer in pre-test, it was found that the
score of the students’ writing skill was very low.
Suggestion : The present classroom action research was then carried out using
guided writing in cycle one and cycle two.
Conclusion : This research furthermore showed that there was changing learning
behavior as the result of the positive responses concerning the technique applied in improving
the subject’s writing skill. The present classroom action study proved that guided writing
could improve writing skill of the eighth grade students os SMPN 2 Selat in academic year
2013/2014. The subject also motivated in learning writing.
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Dani, L. S. 2014. Improving Writing Skill Through Guided Writing of The Eighth Grade
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