The Students’ Strategies Used to Overcome the Problems in the Paragraph Writing Course
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.35877/454RI.eduline3835Keywords:
students, challenge, strategy, paragraph writingAbstract
This study investigates the strategies employed by second-year students at Universitas Negeri Makassar to overcome challenges in the Paragraph Writing course. The research identifies key strategies such as personal approaches to practice, utilizing additional references, seeking help from peers and lecturers, planning and outlining before writing, and improving vocabulary and grammar. These strategies provide valuable insights into how students navigate writing difficulties and improve their writing skills. The findings can inform teaching practices, offering practical suggestions for enhancing writing instruction in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts.
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Atmowardoyo, H., Sakkir, G., & Sakkir, R. I. (2023). The Characteristics of Good Language Learners in Indonesia EFL Context. ARRUS Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 3(4), 565-569.
Weigle, S. C. (2005). Second language writing expertise. In Expertise in second language learning and teaching (pp. 128-149). London: Palgrave Macmillan UK.
Graham, S., & Perin, D. (2007). Writing next-effective strategies to improve writing of adolescents in middle and high schools.
Melani, R. R. (2021). Scaffolding strategies in paragraph writing instruction for EFL learners Journal of Applied Linguistics, 15(3), 201-218.
Hadi, A., & Kusuma, W. (2020). Teacher Feedback Strategies to Improve Students’ Writing Performance. International Journal of Education Research, 8(2), 45-60.
Winarto, T. (2020). Peer Feedback and Scaffolding Techniques in EFL Writing Instruction. Journal of Language Education, 10(1), 12-25.
Hayes, J. R., & Flower, L. S. (1986). Writing research and the writer. American psychologist, 41(10), 1106.
Cheng, H., Zhang, W., & Zhao, L. (2021). The relationship between writing anxiety
and paragraph writing performance in EFL learners. Asian EFL Journal, 25(3), 78-95.
Cheng, Y. (2004). A Measure of Second Language Writing Anxiety: Scale Development and Preliminary Validation. Journal of Second Language Writing, 13(4), 313-3
Hadi, A., & Kusuma, W. (2020). Teacher Feedback Strategies to Improve Students’ Writing Performance. International Journal of Education Research, 8(2), 45-60.
Hughes, A. (2003).Testing for Language Teacher.(Second Edition). New York. Cambridge University.
Melani, R. R. (2021). Scaffolding strategies in paragraph writing instruction for EFL learners Journal of Applied Linguistics, 15(3), 201-218.
Oshima & Hogue. (2006). Organization in Writing Paragraph. New York Press.
Oshima, A, & Hogue, A. (1999).Writing Academic English. Wesley: Longman.
Sakkir, G. (2018). Pengembangan modul pengajaran menulis berbasis Facebook (Doctoral dissertation, Pascasarjana).
Sakkir, G., & Abduh, A. (2022). The Factors Affect the Implementation of English Teaching Strategies before and during Covid-19 Pandemic Era. EduLine: Journal of Education and Learning Innovation, 2(4), 472-480.
Sakkir, G., Abduh, A., Andrew, M., Muslim, A. B., & Yasdin, Y. (2021). The Challenges Faced by Teachers in Teaching English in The Current Curriculum Change. In SEMINAR NASIONAL HASIL PENELITIAN 2021. LP2M Universitas Negeri Makassar.
Sakkir, G., Dollah, S., & Ahmad, J. (2020). Students? perceptions toward using youTube in EFL classrooms. Journal of Applied Science, Engineering, Technology, and Education, 2(1).
Sakkir, G., Dollah, S., & Ahmad, J. (2021). Characteristics of a Good Efl Teacher: Indonesian Efl Students Perspectives. Jurnal Nalar Pendidikan, 9(1), 52-59.
Sakkir, G., Dollah, S., & Ahmad, J. (2021). E-learning in covid-19 situation: Students’ perception. EduLine: Journal of Education and Learning Innovation, 1(1), 9-15.
Sari, I. (2019). Challenges in EFL writing: The case of Indonesian students. Journal of Language and Literature Studies, 7(2), 99-110.
Setiawati, N. S., Sunra, L., & Sakkir, G. (2023). EFL Teacher's Strategies in Online Learning Environment at SMK Nasional Makassar. ARRUS Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 3(4), 519-530.
Trisnawati, I., Nur, S., & Sakkir, G. (2023). The students’ perceptions of the asynchronous online learning model at Institut Parahikma Indonesia Post-Pandemic Covid-19. Celebes Journal of Language Studies, 169-180.
Weda, S., Sakkir, G., & Sakti, A. E. F. (2023). Students' English Learning Strategies in Dealing with Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Curriculum in Indonesia: Perceptions and Factors.
Winarto, T. (2020). Peer Feedback and Scaffolding Techniques in EFL Writing Instruction. Journal of Language Education, 10(1), 12-25.
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2025-03-31
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Sakkir, R. I., Muh. Tahir, & Sofyan, R. R. (2025). The Students’ Strategies Used to Overcome the Problems in the Paragraph Writing Course. EduLine: Journal of Education and Learning Innovation, 5(1), 172–177. https://doi.org/10.35877/454RI.eduline3835
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