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An Analysis of Student’ Writing Competence through Biography Text: A Case Study at SMKN 3 Tanjungpinang Ayona Dwi Sefiani; Nana Raihana Askurny; Disti Apriani; Wulandari; Sufy Rizky; Apriyadi; Farhan Adyatma Zachary
EDUJ : English Education Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): June 2025
Publisher : CV. Kalimasada Group Profesional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59966/eduj.v3i1.1852

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Writing is one of the most complex and challenging language skills for students in vocational high schools, especially in writing biography texts. This study aims to analyze the writing competence of eleventh-grade students in the Industrial Automation Engineering program at SMKN 3 Tanjungpinang through their biography text products. A qualitative descriptive approach was used, and data were collected through student worksheets containing tasks to write about public figures. The data were analyzed using four writing assessment criteria: content, organization, grammar, and mechanics, based on Brown's (2007) rubric. The findings showed that most students demonstrated relatively strong performance in the aspects of content and grammar, but faced significant difficulties in organizing coherent paragraphs and applying proper punctuation and spelling. The highest score obtained was 96, while the lowest score was 55, with an overall mean score of 80.64. These results show that although students have a strong foundation in writing skills, more contextualized, systematic and feedback-based learning strategies are needed. The application of genre-based approaches, the use of authentic model texts, and continuous training in text cohesion and coherence are recommended to comprehensively improve students' writing competence in the context of vocational education.
Penguatan Minat dan Motivasi Belajar Siswa Sekolah Dasar melalui Kegiatan Bimbingan Belajar di Dompak Seberang Azizah Demokratia Adilah; Deni Dwi Pradana Hermansyah; Restu Prasetyo Andriyatno; Elsa Nursyifa Hasan; Farhan Adyatma Zachary; Irma Ariyanti; Luqman Hakiki; Maria Maria; Merry Dwi Afrillina; Dios Sarkity
SAFARI :Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): Oktober : SAFARI :Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia
Publisher : BADAN PENERBIT STIEPARI PRESS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56910/safari.v5i4.3247

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This community service program was carried out with the aim of enhancing the interest and motivation of elementary school students in Dompak Seberang through creative tutoring activities. The program involved 25 students from grades I–VI at SDN 008 Bukit Bestari, accompanied by 19 KKN (student community service) participants. To address the challenges faced, an alternative approach was needed—one that was more creative, enjoyable, and able to stimulate active student engagement. One such effort implemented was tutoring activities based on the concept of fun learning. The method used was qualitative descriptive with a participatory approach through observation, interviews, and student satisfaction questionnaires. Activities were conducted twice a week, focusing on core subjects such as Mathematics, English, and literacy-numeracy (reading, writing, and arithmetic). The learning strategies applied included the expository method, fun learning, ice breaking, and simple rewards. The implementation of the Creative Tutoring Program at SD Dompak Seberang produced several important findings based on direct observations, documentation, and the results of student satisfaction surveys. The survey showed that 100% of students enjoyed learning in the tutoring sessions, 96% stated that the classroom atmosphere made them more enthusiastic, and 100% expressed interest in participating in similar activities again. Field observations also revealed improvements in students’ activeness, confidence in asking questions, and participation in discussions. Thus, the creative tutoring activities proved effective in strengthening students’ learning interest and motivation and can serve as a sustainable community service model that is replicable in other regions.