[gunadi.rustian@upi.edu]

Instructions

1. After completing Worksheet 1.3, bring your group’s draft questions to this worksheet.
2. Review each question for clarity, focus, and relevance to scientific article writing and journal publication.
3. Present your draft questions to the class. During the open discussion, note suggestions for improvement in the table.
4. Revise your questions based on feedback. Mark the final version with a ✔️ once it is ready to be used in the upcoming Interview session with journal editors or reviewers.

Refinement Table

Draft Questions	Suggestions for Improvement	Final Version (✔️)
Example: What makes a good research article?	Be more specific: “What qualities do editors look for in the introduction of a research article?”	What qualities do editors look for in the introduction of a research article?

 

 

[Lukman]

These questions target the persistent difficulties in teaching and learning speaking skills in an EFL context.

“Beyond large class sizes, what is the single biggest systemic barrier that prevents you from providing students with adequate authentic, spontaneous speaking practice?” (To teachers/administrators)

“Describe a time when a student hesitated or refused to speak in English. What specific classroom factor (e.g., grading, peer anxiety, topic relevance) do you believe caused that hesitation?” (To teachers/students)

“How do you currently balance the instruction of grammatical accuracy with the need for communicative fluency in your speaking lessons?” (To teachers)

🤖 AI Literacy and Pedagogical Integration
These questions relate to the findings on AI literacy (low scores in Practical Skills and AI-Based Pedagogy) and the proposed Inquiry AI Learning Model.

“If you had access to a dedicated AI tool for teaching speaking, what is the most challenging pedagogical task (e.g., personalized feedback, motivating reluctant speakers) you would delegate to it?” (To teachers)

“Your conceptual knowledge of AI may be moderate, but your practical skill usage is low. What specific training or resources would best help you translate your understanding of AI’s potential into effective classroom application?” (To teachers)

“How do you envision the teacher’s role changing—from lecturer to facilitator—in a classroom that heavily uses AI for individualized speaking practice?” (To teachers/administrators)

[Aulia Rahma Nurlita]

Aulia Rahma Nurlita (22220057)
Haifa Nenden Andriyana (22220064)
Hanifah Nurul Azijah (22220065)
Ratih Nurlita Niarti (22220063)
Suci Samiarti (22220104)

After receiving feedback from our lecturer and revising some of the previous questions, our group held another discussion to refine and finalize them. The following questions are the final results of our group discussion about academic writing and journal article publication. These questions cover five main categories: process, quality, challenges, resources, and structure & content. We will use these finalized questions for the upcoming interview session with journal editors or reviewers or lecturers to gain deeper insights into the reasons why articles are accepted or rejected.

1. What kind of planning or outline do you recommend before starting to write a scientific article?
2. How can we make our introduction section strong enough to attract reviewers’ attention?
3. In your opinion, what key elements make a journal article high-quality or publishable in reputable journals?
4. What does “clear writing” actually mean from an editor’s perspective, and what specific aspects do they usually focus on when evaluating well-organized writing?
5. What are the most common challenges writers face during the process of writing a journal article, and what strategies can help overcome them?
6. What are the main reasons articles are often rejected by journals, and how can writers minimize those risks?
7. Which digital tools or platforms do you find most effective in supporting academic writing and publication?
8. How many references are generally considered sufficient, and what types of sources are most valued by academic journals?
9. How should the Introduction and Literature Review sections be structured to clearly emphasize the research gap and the rationale of the study?
10. In the Discussion section, how can authors effectively relate their findings to previous research and theoretical frameworks?

[syeifahma.salsa]

Group Members:
Andina Fitri Irawan (22220121)
Farah Assyfa Gayo (22220053)
Marisya Rahmawati (22220109)
Syeifh Fahma Salsabila (22220097)

After discussion and revision by the lecturer, We have selected 10 questions to be asked to lecturers who are experts in the field of research article publication. Here are the questions to get the information we need

#Process
1. How do authors choose the appropiate journal to submit their articles to?
2. What are some common mistakes that often occur during the submission or revision process?

#Quality
3. What makes a research article stand out in the eyes of reviewers or editors?
4. Why are articles rejected, especially those related to quality?

#Challenges
5. What are the challenges that novice writers typically face when writing a scientific article for official publication on a website or journal platform?
6. Do you have effective strategy, both in terms of time and effort, when facing major revisions in the creation of a research article?

#Resources
7. What article/journal finder platforms do you usually use, and what are the advantages of these platforms?
8. What tools or platforms can help writers correct and paraphrase their writing?

#Structure and Content
9. How should each section (Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion) be balanced in length and focus?
10. How can authors effectively integrate theory and previous studies in their in Discussion section?

[mutiaraazny1234]

Mutiara Azny (22220088)
Nina Permatasari (22220066)
Reres Azma (22220098)

After our group discussed further with our lecturer, these are the results of the final questions about academic writing and journal article publication that we will use to interview our lecturer, so that we can find out more about how to make academic writing and journal article publication well and correctly.

Category 1 – Process (Steps in writing a scientific article)
1. How can a writer make sure each part of a research article (introduction, method, result, discussion) connects clearly and supports the main idea?
2. What should an author do when reviewers’ comments disagree with their ideas – accept the changes or defend their argument? Why?

Category 2 – Quality (Characteristics of a high-quality scientific article)
3. How do you check that your article offers fresh ideas and useful results, and how do you clearly show your own thoughts in it?
4. How do you organize complex ideas in your article so that readers from different backgrounds can easily understand?

Category 3 – Challenges (Common obstacles faced by writers and their solutions)
5. What is the main difficulty you face when writing a scientific article, and how do you solve it?
6. How do you manage your time and communication with the editor or journal staff to ensure the submission process goes smoothly and your article gets accepted?

Category 4 – Resources (Support, Media, or Tools Needed for Writing)
7. How does the availability of reference books and online journals help students improve the quality of their academic writing?
8. What strategies can students use to make the best use of available writing tools or media, such as citation managers or grammar checkers, when preparing their research papers?

Category 5 – Structure & Content (Main components of a Research Article (RA) in English Language)
9. Why must the introduction clearly state the research gap?
10. How does the discussion section show critical thinking?

[elmaida06]

Group Members:
Delia Suci Maharani (22220079)
Elmaida (22220068)
Kanna Ardanisa (22220083)
Kenny Ardanisa (22220055)
Ririn Rohimat (22220094)

After receiving feedback on our initial interview questions, we have revised and improved them to better align with the expectations and perspectives of journal editors and reviewers.

1. From an editor’s perspective, at which stage do writers most often make mistakes that lead to rejection?
2. Are there any specific steps in the writing process that novice writers tend to overlook, but are actually essential for publication readiness?
3. What are the key indicators you use to evaluate whether an article is of publishable quality?
4. In your view, what distinguishes a ‘good enough’ article from a truly ‘high-quality’ submission in a reputable journal?
5. What are the most common weaknesses you see in articles that end up being rejected?
6. What are the most frequent structural problems that students or novice authors face when writing articles in English Language Education?
7. In your opinion, what types of support or training are most effective in helping students produce publishable academic articles?
8. Are there any tools or platforms (e.g., writing software, citation tools, style guides) that you would recommend to improve the quality of academic writing?
9. In research articles related to English Language Education, which section tends to be the most critical for reviewers when deciding whether to accept or reject a submission (e.g., abstract, methodology, discussion)?
10. Do you notice any key structural or content differences between articles submitted to national vs. international journals in the field of English Language Education?

[widyaoaulia88]

Group Members :
Danisa Al-jura Pratiwi (22220112)
Nadia Putri Az zahra (22220111)
Widya Aulia Octavia (22220089)

1. How can beginner researchers effectively turn a research idea into a publishable article?
2. ⁠How do authors construct academic argumentation and negotiate meaning when writing research articles for
3. How do researchers develop cognitive and strategic awareness during the process of transforming a classroom research project into a publishable journal article?
4. What paraphrasing strategies do writers use to avoid plagiarism while maintaining accuracy ?
5. How can writers ensure that the ideas in their articles are organized coherently and are easy for readers to understand?
6. ⁠If you are not proficient in using SPSS, is there any software other than SPSS that can help in creating data?
7. ⁠What makes the conclusion section persuasive and meaningful in connecting the research findings to broader implications?
8. ⁠Which AI-based or online tools can help writers improve grammar, coherence, and citation accuracy?
9. How does the author adjust the content of the article to remain consistent with the scope defined by the title?
10. What are the consequences when the title of an article is too narrow or too broad in relation to the development of the argument within it?

[Redapplerida]

Anisa Nur Arifah (22220061)
Halda Vidya Srikandi Salsabila (22220069)
Nadya Salsabila Ramadhani (22220117)
Ni Made Rintan Prameswari Santi Yuda (22220072)
Rida Rahadathul Aisya Ardani (22220060)

1. How long does the journal review process take on average, and what stages often cause delays?
2. What are the most effective strategies for revising and editing before submission?
3. In your experience, what is the single most important qualitative characteristic that distinguishes an excellent manuscript from an average one?
4. Besides clarity of language, what are the three most frequent academic or logical errors that cause reviewers to recommend article rejection, even when the data is good?
5. What are the most common reasons articles get rejected by journals?
6. Mention one ‘best practical solution’ an author can use to address contradictory reviewer comments?
7. In terms of research ethics, what issues do you encounter most often, and what is your advice for avoiding them?
8. What digital tools or software are most useful for academic writing and reference management?
9. How can writers make use of online platforms or workshops to enhance their skills?
10. How should the literature review and methodology sections be structured?

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