Putri, Amivea Cindera (2026) ..(LAMPIRKAN SCAN LEMBAR PERSETUJUAN PUBLIKASI ETHESIS DAN KEASLIAN TULISAN BERMATERAI, UPLOAD ULANG).. ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT TENTH-GRADE OF MA MUHAMMADIYAH 1 PONOROGO. Undergraduate (S1) thesis, IAIN Ponorogo.
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Abstract
Handwriting is personal, and students should not be forced to use the same
style in copying. Poorly formed letters can affect how readers view the writer,
important for creativity and assessments. English spelling is hard because sounds
and spellings often don’t match. Writing communities have their own rules, and
ignoring them can make writing awkward.
The aims of this study are : 1) describes the student’s difficulties in
composing descriptive text in tenth grade of MA Muhammadiyah 1 Ponorogo, 2)
identify several factors that influences the difficulties, 3) the way to overcome those
difficulties.
This study used a qualitative research design which the kind of research is
descriptive qualitative. The data was gained from the interview with eleven students
of tenth-grade MA Muhammadiyah 1 Ponorogo. Data analysis used in this study
was descriptive narrative using the Milles and Hubberman model which are data
reduction, data display, and drawing conclusion.
The results of the study show that 1) students’ difficulties in writing
descriptive texts relate to the correct use of capital letters, the correct spelling of
individual words or sentences, the use of appropriate punctuation, the ability to
transcribe text content from Indonesian into English, and the ability to structure
sentences, paragraphs, and text effectively, 2) the factors that cause students
difficulty writing descriptive text are the self-esteem is reflected in the
dissatisfaction experienced by some students due to the limited vocabulary they
have when transcribing English, the willingness to communicate, where some
students stated they were not embarrassed to discuss with friends or teachers and
others stated that they tried to work on the material independently and showed it
when the results were deemed appropriate, students feel not confident enough in
their writing abilities, students with the limited vocabulary, anxiety, empathy,
extrovertion, and 8) motivation. According to the results of the study, the strategies
to overcome students’ difficulties in writing descriptive text include using writing
prompts, revising their work, reading to gain ideas and vocabulary, and asking for
feedback from teachers or peers. Students should practice writing more frequently
to develop their skills. They are also encouraged to read widely to enrich their
vocabulary and gain ideas, as well as actively seek and apply feedback to improve
their writing.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Undergraduate (S1)) |
|---|---|
| Thesis Supervisor: | Winantu Kurnianingtyas S A |
| Subjects: | 13 EDUCATION > 1399 Other Education > 139999 Education not elsewhere classified |
| Divisions: | Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan > Jurusan Tadris Bahasa Inggris |
| Depositing User: | Perpustakaan Pusat |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Jun 2026 03:54 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Jun 2026 03:54 |
| URI: | http://etheses.uinponorogo.ac.id/id/eprint/40371 |
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