Writing Report Texts: A Challenge for Students

Rahma  Dania; Dian  Erlina; Hariana  Amalia

doi:10.52760/jadila.v4i2.497

Authors

Rahma Dania UIN Raden Fatah Palembang
Dian Erlina UIN Raden Fatah Palembang
Hariana Amalia UIN Raden Fatah Palembang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52760/jadila.v4i2.497

Keywords:

students, difficulties, writing report text

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the difficulties faced by ninth-grade students of SMPN 31 Palembang in writing report text. It outlines the qualitative research approach, specifically a case study design, used to explore the difficulties faced by ninth-grade students in writing report text. Purposive sampling was employed to select participants from the ninth-grade class, four students were selected as participants who have the low score in writing report text. Data collection involved documentation analysis and interviews. Thematic analysis technique was used in analyzing the data. The result of this study showed that students encountered difficulties when writing report text such as, difficulties with the generic structure, have limited knowledge for the topic, difficulties in vocabulary usage, difficulties in grammar or language use, and difficulties in using the right punctuation. Teachers' explicit guidance and students' proactive efforts will contribute to enhanced writing skills and solve students’ difficulties in writing report text.

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