Critical Critical writing is writing

Writing which analyses and

Novita Eka Tristiana evaluates information,
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usually from multiple
sources, in order to develop
an argument.
 Synchronous Zoom Web Conference System: An
Exploratory Study on Students’ E-Learning Experience
Rahayu, Dwi. (2020). Synchronous Zoom Web Conference System: An Exploratory
Study on Students’ E-Learning Experience. JER/Journal of ELT Research. Vol. 5,
No.1,2020,68-79 DOI:10.22236/JER_Vol5Issue1
INTRODUCTION RESEARCH RESEARCH
This research Attempt DATA, SAMPLE DESIGN
to find out students & SETTING Exploratory
perception on their e- The Participants Sequential Mixed
learning experience of this research Method (Cresswell
through a synchronous were 62 students 2014)
e-learning by using from two classes
zoom conference studying at the RESEARCH RESULT
system same university in There are three
Indonesia aspects of activities
found:
RESEARCH METHOD RESEARCH
communication,
o Observation INSTRUMENTS
materials and study
o Video Recording Observation recording &
process. Thus this
o Questionnaire questionnaire by a five-
positively support the
Qualitative and point Likert scale
continuity of
quantitative analysis synchronous learning
 Critics
● In the introduction, the
researcher stated that types
of e-learning that become
more popular in Indonesian
Universities is asynchronous
learning such as blended –
learning (without giving an
accurate data to support this
statement).
● In the data analysis the
researcher should state what
kind of analysis model used
● The researcher does not
mention the specific
university
Judgment/ Value
appreciation
● The researcher has described
all the terms on the research
clearly based on the theory.
● The researcher determines the
problem after getting the GAP on
previous studies , namely there
is not any research that
accommodate peer interaction
and tutor interaction
● Researcher states the problems
on the implementation of e-
learning clearly
● This research will give benefits
from the application of e-learning
 DIGITAL LITERACY WITH EFL STUDENT TEACHERS: EXPLORING
INDONESIAN STUDENTS TEACHERS’ INITIAL PERCEPTION ABOUT
INTEGRATING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INTO A TEACHING UNIT
Durriyah, TL & Zuhdi, M.(2018). Digital literacy with efl student teachers: exploring indonesian
students teachers’ initial perception about integrating digital technology into a teaching unit.
International Journal of Education & literacy Studies. ISSN: 2202-9478. www.ijels.aiac.org.au
INTRODUCTION RESEARCH DATA,
Investigate the students SAMPLE & SETTING RESEARCH RESULT
teachers’ perception Qualitative paradigm. 35 Popular digital
about the use of digital participant technologies selected
technologies as they (undergraduate English included Facebook, blogs,
learned about theories education program UIN skype and WhatsApp.
and practices related to Jakarta) Each offers unique
the use of digital RESEARCH potential to facilitate and
technologies in teaching INSTRUMENTS enhance learning. Student
and learning quick survey reflections provided insight
into their considerations
RESEARCH METHOD RESEARCH for their digital technology
Data analysis used DESIGN selections
Grounded theory Qualitative Paradigm
 CRITICS

In the introduction the researchers stated that studies that

attempted to investigate this kind of research are small in
number without giving the evidence only by their
assumption . This is contrast to the previous studies
mentioned then by the researchers in the theories that
there are a number of studies have explored digital
literacy in the context of teacher education
(the researchers should put and elaborate the
previous studies and theories in the introduction
before stated the aims of the research)
 JUDGEMENT/ VALUE APPRECIATION

• I agree with the writers statement based on the

previous studied that it is crucial for teachers to
be active users of digital technologies in order to
get benefit from them.
• The writers stated the results of the research
details and they discussed them in discussions
clearly supported by the theories and previous
studies so the writers can compare whether their
result in line with the previous studies or not.
 EFL Students’ Need of Digital Literacy to Meet the
Demands of 21st Century Skills
Eryansyah,et.al (2019).EFL Students’ Needs of Digital Literacy to Meet the Demands
of 21st Century Skiills. Indonesian Research Journal in Education.
IRJE/Vol.3/No.2/Year 2019/E-ISSN: 2580-5711
INTRODUCTION RESEARCH RESEARCH
The purpose of the study DATA, SAMPLE DESIGN
was aimed at looking at & SETTING Descriptive
EFL students’ level od Participants were quantitative
digital literacy, finding out 62 EFL students
factors affecting EL from A university RESEARCH RESULT
students in using ICT in and 57 students EFL students’ current level of
language learning and from B University digital literacy was
identifying EFL students’ categorized low. Factors
need to improve their RESEARCH
affecting them using ICT in
digital literacy skills INSTRUMENTS
language learning properly
RESEARCH METHOD Questionnaires
were limited use of ICT
Data collecting adapted from Ravitz
applications as a tool for
technique : (2014)
learning and limited access to
questionnaires. Then computers and internet
analyzed descriptively applications on campus
used Ms. Excel
 CRITICS

• This article is too long consist of 19 pages. The are a

plenty of theories mentioned by the writers. It is better
for the writer only tell the core of the theories that
support their research.
• In conclusion the writers broadly discuss again the
result of the research. I think it is better to sum up rather
than explaining or repeating details.
 JUDGEMENT / VALUE APPRECIATION

o The writers explained the background of the study

clearly supported by the data and based on the gap
from previous research
o The writers discussed the result finding based on the
data as the design of this research is descriptive
quantitative supported by the explanation in each
finding.
o The writers discussed clearly the research finding
and they also have compared with the previous
research . All findings are relevant with the previous
research and the theories.
o This study also gives the information on the use of
ICT in EFL. This suggests the students must have
literacy skills
 THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL LITERACY IN INDONESIAN
SUBURBAN CLASSES

Pratolo, BW & Solikhati, H.A.(2020). The Implementation of Digital Literacy in Indonesian

Suburban EFL Classes. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research Volume 9,
Issue 01 January 2020. ISSN 2277-8616

INTRODUCTION RESEARCH DATA,

This study investigated SAMPLE & SETTING RESEARCH RESULT
the practice of digital The participant 2 EFL This research found that
literacy in suburban teachers computer and smartphone
school which involved 4 were used as digital
research questions. RESEARCH devices. In practicing
INSTRUMENTS them, the teachers
RESEARCH METHOD Interview guideline and showed positive attitudes
Data collecting observation through video by considering the
technique : semi recording syllabus as a core,
structure interview & understanding a teacher’s
Classroom observation position, developing
RESEARCH
DESIGN effective learning, using
Descriptive multiple literacy and
qualitative research enhancing the four
language skills.
 Critics

• This is better for the writers to write the participants ‘

initial name than the real name
• The writers did not explain the data analysis used in
the research.
• The writers wrote that the ideal participant in
qualitative data is between 6-10 participants, but in
this study he only took two participants. The reason is
because of the participants chosen are well
experience.
• I think it is better if the writers describe the result and
discussion rather than results and analysis.
• The writers did not compare the result of the study
whether it is relevant with the previous study and the
theory.
 JUDGEMENT/VALUE APPRECIATION

• In the introduction, the writers explained details the urgency

on conducting this research supported by the previous
study, fact and relevant theories.
• I absolutely agree with the writers that to improve the digital
literacy skills of the students, the teacher should be digitally
literate well.
• The writers stated the finding as the answer of the
research questions clearly
 The Teachers’ Perceptions on Digital Literacy
Competence in EFL Classroom
Anggeraini, Yentri, et.al (2019). The Teachers’ Perceptions on Digital Literacy
Competences in EFL Classroom. Asian EFL Journal Research Articles. Vol.24 Issue
No.4.1 June 2019
INTRODUCTION RESEARCH DATA, RESEARCH
This research aims to SAMPLE & DESIGN
explore the teachers’ SETTING Concurrent mixed
perceptions on their The subject was all methods (Creswell,
digital literacy in EFL the lecturers whom 2014)
Classroom. taught in English
RESEARCH RESULT
RESEARCH METHOD Education study
The findings showed
Concurrent mixed program, Baturaja
that the English
methods University
Teachers provided
Triangulation digital tools and online
RESEARCH teaching, used social
INSTRUMENTS media, and evaluated
Questionnaires and the downloaded
document interview materials and online
resources.
 Critics

• The writers only mentioned that the subject was all the
lectures of Education Study Program, Batu raja
university. I think the writers should state the numbers of
participant clearly.
• The data analysis was not stated clearly.
 JUDGEMENT /VALUE APPRECIATION

• The writer stated the problems in the introduction

clearly based on the fact, previous studies and the
theories .
• This article is easy to be understood because the
writers write systematically and clearly.
• In discussion , the writers described and discussed
the result of the research clearly . They also proved
that their result is in line with the previous studied and
relevant with the theories.