DEVELOPING GUIDELINE FOR GENERATING IDEAS IN COMPOSING ENGLISH ACADEMIC WRITING TEXTS
A THESIS
Submitted to English Language Teaching Department of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training State Islamic Institute of Syekh Nurjati Cirebon
in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Undergraduate Degree
FANUSAH 1808103149
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING DEPARTMENT TARBIYAH AND TEACHER TRAINING FACULTY STATE ISLAMIC INSTITUTE OF SYEKH NURJATI
2022
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DEVELOPING GUIDELINE FOR GENERATING IDEAS IN COMPOSING ENGLISH ACADEMIC WRITING TEXTS
A THESIS
Submitted to English Language Teaching Department of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training State Islamic Institute of Syekh Nurjati Cirebon
in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Undergraduate Degree
FANUSAH 1808103149
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING DEPARTMENT TARBIYAH AND TEACHER TRAINING FACULTY STATE ISLAMIC INSTITUTE OF SYEKH NURJATI
2022
iii ABSTRACT
Fanusah. 1808103149. Developing Guideline for Generating Ideas in Composing English Academic Writing Texts
Indonesian students' writing skill is low, where writing is considered a difficult skill.This is indicated by Mufit, Asrizal, Hanum & Fadhilah (2020) that Indonesian student's new literacy integration and concept understanding is poor. One of the difficulties in writing is generating ideas. Generating Ideas is the early stage in conducting academic writing. Therefore the guideline for generating ideas is considered to be constructed. The purpose of the study is to recognize the characteristics of guidelines and to develop guideline for generating ideas. The research applies descriptive qualitative method which using interview technique and relevant literaturesto collect the data. The data analysis was conducted by implementing semi- transcriptions and synthesizing data. The findings was presented the characteristics of guidelines from eight aspects and the research product has been reach 88.5 score which determine as “very good” and it has been validated by doctoral expert.
Keywords: guideline, generating ideas, writing, academic writing, texts
LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY
Bismilahirrahmanirrahim
I acknowledge that this thesis entitled “DEVELOPING GUIDELINE FOR
GENERATING IDEAS IN COMPOSING ACADEMIC WRITING TEXTS “ is really my own writing with quotations from trusted sources and references by using acceptable scientific method of writing. I have written this letter of authenticity in accordance with the truth. I am sincerely responsible for any risk that will happen in the future if it is proven to offend the ethics of scientific writing.
Cirebon, June 2022 The Researcher
Fanusah
Reg Number 1808103149
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RATIFICATION
The thesis which is entitled “DEVELOPING GUIDELINE FOR GENERATING IDEAS IN COMPOSING ENGLISH ACADEMIC WRITING TEXTS” written by Fanusah with registered number 1808103149, has been examined on June…. 2022. It has been accepted by the examiners as one of requirements for Undergraduate Degree in English Language Teaching Department at Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty, Syekh Nurjati State Islamic Institute Cirebon.
Date Signature The Head of English Language Teaching
Department
Dr. H. Tedi Rohadi, M.Pd., S.E., Dipl., TEFL. ___________ ______________
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DEDICATION
This thesis is proudly dedicated to myself, my parents (Mrs. Nuraeni and Mr. Hasanudin) And also for my sisters (Sri Rahayu and Nurfitriani)
Thank you for all the kinds of supports and prays
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AUTOBIOGRAPHY I. Personal Details
Writer‟s Name : Fanusah
Address : Pekalangan Utara. No. 59, RT/RW: 02/04
Kelurahan Pekalangan, Kecamatan Pekalipan Kota Cirebon
Phone Number : 083824588091
Email : [email protected]
Place & Date of Birth : Cirebon, November 3rd 1998
Sex : Female
Mother and Father : Nuraeni and Hasanudin
Sisters : Sri Rahayu and Nurfitriani
II. Educational Background
1. 2005 - 2011 : MI Darut Tauhid
2. 2011 - 2014 : SMPN Terbuka 2 Kesambi
3. 2014 - 2017 : MAN 2 Kota Cirebon
4. 2018 – 2022 : IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon
(English Language Teaching Department)
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“God gives the hardest battle to His strongest soldier”
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim
All praise to Allah the Almighty, that has been guiding and blessing me in the process of accomplishing this thesis entitled Developing Guideline for Generating Ideas in Composing English Academic Writing Texts. Invocation and salutation always be given to the prophet Muhammad SAW, his family and followers until the end of the world.
I present my deepest gratitude to my super kind supervisor Wakhid Nashruddin, Ph.D and Dra. Hj. Amroh Umaemah, M.Pd. Thank you for all the guidance, suggestions, times, and support intellectually and mentally during composing this research.
I would like to present my thankful for all the participants that have been contributed data for completing my thesis and the product. My gratitude words also go to my close friend Nabeelah Ebtihal Syaikh Rahman for her never ending chatting and „ear‟ to hear many of my stories. And for my campus friend especially to Siti Azizah who always accompany me and explaining any kinds of administration requirements.
Lastly, my grateful is presented to my parents and sisters for all their sacrifice, understanding and prays that slowly but sure bring me to the bright places.
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x PREFACE
In the name of Allah SWT, the Most Gracious and Merciful, all praises and thanks belong to Allah that always guide and bless me in any kinds of situation, including the process of thesis accomplishment. The thesis titled “Developing Guideline for Generating Ideas in Composing English Academic Writing Texts” which is submitted to English Language Teaching Department of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty of Syekh Nurjati State Islamic Institute Cirebon as a partial fulfillment for Undergraduate Degree requirement in English Language Teaching Department.
The researcher is sure that this thesis and research still far from being perfect, so all the mistakes and errors in this thesis will be the researcher responsibility and every suggestion or idea of any kind in order to make it perfect will be gladly welcome. Finally, the researcher hope this research and product could give some contributions to English Language Teaching Department, teachers, students, future researchers, and generally to all the readers.
Cirebon, June 2022
The Researcher
xi TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT
DEDICATION ... vi
AUTOBIOGRAPHY ... vii
MOTTO ... viii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ... ix
PREFACE ... x
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ... 7
1.6 Significances of the Research ... 7
1.7. Theoretical Foundation ... 7
1.7.1 Guideline ... 7
1.7.3 Types of Guideline ... 9
1.7.4 Generating Ideas ... 10
1.7.5 Strategies for Generating Ideas ... 10
1.7.5 Academic Writing Texts ... 15
1.7.6 Characteristics of Academic Writing Texts ... 16
1.7.7 Types of Academic Writing Texts ... 17
1.8 Previous Studies ... 18
1.9 Frame of Thought ... 18
1.10 Research Method ... 19
1.10.1 Research Design and Steps of the Research ... 19
1.10.2 Sources and Types of Data ... 20
1.10.3 Data Collection Technique and Instrument ... 20
1.10.4 Data Analysis Techniques... 21
1.10.5 Stages of the Research ... 21
1.10.6 Research Timeline ... 22
OFFICIAL NOTE LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY ... 1
1.1 Background of the Research ... 1
1.2 Identification of the Issue... 6
1.3. Delimitation and the Focus of the Study... 6
1.4 Research Question ... 6
1.5 Aims of the Research ...iii.
... iv
... i
APPROVAL ...ii.
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CHAPTER II Guideline Characteristics for Generating Ideas ... 24
2.1 Definition of Guideline ... 24
2.2. Concept of Generating ... 25
2.3 Meaning of Ideas... 26
2.4 Concept of Composing ... 28
2.5 Perception of Academic ... 29
2.6 Concept of Writing ... 30
2.7 Academic Writing's Perspectives ... 32
2.8 Definition of Text ... 33
CHAPTER III Guideline Development for Generating Ideas ... 36
3.1 Specification of Product ... 36
3.1.2 Guideline Specification ... 36
A1. Goal of Academic Writing ... 38
A2. Beyond Reading ... 40
A3. Beyond Writing ... 44
A4. Writing as Self's Expressions ... 45
3.1.4 Specification of Unit 2 ... 46
A. Self‟s Preparation ... 46
A1. Prepare Your Intention ... 46
A2. Build Your Curiosity ... 47
A3. Listen to Yourself... 48
A4. Do Not Forget Eat and Sleep ... 49
3.1.5 Specification of Unit 3 ... 50
A. Phases of Generating Ideas ... 50
A1. Pre-Generating ... 50
A1.1 Finding Sources... 50
A1.2Reading ... 52
A1. 3 Watching Videos ... 54
A1.4 Discussing ... 55
A1.5 Observing ... 57
A1.6 Exploring Experience ... 58
A2. Whilst-Generating ... 58
A2.1 Thematic Analysis... 58
A2.2 Mind Mapping... 59
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A2.3 Write the Ideas ... 60
A2.4 Noticing Emotions in Writing ... 61
A3. Post-Generating ... 61
A3.1 Peer Review ... 62
A3. 2 Proof Reading ... 63
A3.3 Revising (Clarity, Coherence, and Connection) ... 63
3.1.6 Specification of Unit 4 ... 64
A. Impacts of Academic Writing ... 64
A1. Personal Impacts ... 64
A2. General Social Impacts ... 64
3.1.7 Specification of Unit 5 ... 65
A. Technology for Generating Ideas ... 65
A1. Application Tool: Atlas.ti ... 66
3.2 Expert Validation of Product ... 67
CHAPTER IV CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS ... 69
REFERENCES ... 71
APPENDIXES ... 79
Appendix I : Interview Questions and Protocol for Experts ... 79
Appendix II : Interview Transcript Data from Experts ... 83
Appendix III : Guideline Product ... 110
Appendix IV : Product Specification ... 110
Appendix V : Expert Validation ... 154
Appendix III : Interview Questions, Protocol and Transcript for Students...87
