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22220079https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pCLUVAaVreHYmaL-i0sQlKJWuvWQBaRD/view?usp=sharing
Delia Suci Maharani
22220079Proposed Title: Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Students’ English Writing Skills: A Qualitative Study
Target Journal: PROJECT
Background:
– The Importance of Learning Writing Skills in English Learning
– Problems in Learning Writing Skills
– The Need for a Solution Through Technology-Based Tools
– Benefits of AI Tools and Insights from Previous Studies
– Research Gap and Objective of the Studyskills
Research Question: How do students perceive the use of AI tools in improving their English writing skills?
Objectives of the Study: To explore students’ perceptions of AI tools in enhancing their English writing.
Methodological Approach:
– Research Design: Qualitative Descriptive
– Research Subjects: Senior High School Students
– Participants: 12th Grade of SMKN 3 Cimahi
– Research Instruments: Questionnaire
– Research Data Collection: Thematic AnalysisDelia Suci Maharani
22220079https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S5Vz5XkOD6YfNH6tKgch3MbpKzvJ1aQV/view?usp=sharing
Delia Suci Maharani (22220079)
Elmaida (22220068)
Kanna Ardanisa (22220083)
Kenny Ardanisa (22220055)
Ririn Rohimat (22220094)Delia Suci Maharani (22220079)
Elmaida (22220068)
Kanna Ardanisa (22220083)
Kenny Ardanisa (22220055)
Ririn Rohimat (22220094)Delia Suci Maharani
222200791. In my interview with Miss Setya, she shared many valuable insights about the writing and publication process. According to her, the most difficult stage for writers is the very beginning — when they try to organize and express their ideas. She strongly emphasized the importance of creating a mind map outline before writing. This helps to make the ideas flow smoothly and keeps the paper well-structured. She also mentioned that a good research article should clearly answer its research questions, use proper academic language, and present data in a way that’s easy for readers to understand. Articles often get rejected because they don’t follow the journal’s template, have incomplete data, or contain plagiarism. Miss Setya highlighted the need for students to use tools like Grammarly, Quillbot, or Mendeley, but wisely, not to depend on them completely. For her, the abstract and methodology are the most crucial parts of a paper because they reflect the overall quality of the research. She also pointed out that international journals tend to be more innovative and have more diverse topics compared to national ones.
2. When comparing Miss Setya’s interview with the official guidelines of IJAL and Cakrawala Pendidikan, there are many similarities. Both journals require writers to follow a clear structure: Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. This matches Miss Setya’s emphasis on outlining and keeping the flow of ideas consistent. Her idea that a paper should answer its research questions aligns perfectly with the journals’ expectations — both IJAL and Cakrawala clearly state that a study must show a strong connection between the research questions, data, and results. She also talked a lot about clarity and readability. This is very similar to what both journals describe as coherence and academic quality. IJAL and Cakrawala both want papers that are easy to follow, logical, and well-connected between sections. Miss Setya’s concern about writers relying too much on AI tools like Google Translate isn’t directly mentioned in the journal guidelines, but it still relates to the journals’ rule about using proper and natural academic English. Another shared point is originality. She said that good articles offer something new or insightful, and this is exactly what both journals require, a contribution to knowledge or new perspectives. The only real difference is that Miss Setya focused more on the pre-writing process like idea mapping and planning while the journal guidelines focus more on technical writing standards and formatting.
3. From the interview, Miss Setya mentioned several common challenges students face:
* Difficulty in generating and organizing ideas.
* Relying too much on AI or translation tools.
* Failing to follow the journal’s template or format.
* Providing incomplete or weak data.
* Lack of experience or training in academic writing.Most of these challenges are also indirectly reflected in the journal guidelines. For example, IJAL and Cakrawala both emphasize the need for accurate data presentation, correct structure, and academic integrity. However, the issue of overusing AI tools and lack of writing training are more modern challenges that the journals don’t specifically mention — they come more from Miss Setya’s personal observation as an editor and lecturer.
4. After comparing both sources, several clear patterns appear:
* Clear flow of ideas is essential, readers should easily understand the logic behind the writing.
* Research questions must be fully answered with valid and relevant data.
* Academic tone and proper language use make a strong impression on reviewers.
* Plagiarism and citation issues remain the biggest reasons for rejection.
* Abstract and methodology sections are the most influential parts for acceptance.
* Originality and contribution matter, great papers bring new ideas or perspectives.
* Preparation before writing (such as outlining and idea mapping) helps create more coherent and reader-friendly papers.In short, Miss Setya’s insights match most of the expectations from IJAL and Cakrawala. The main difference is her stronger focus on the human and creative side of writing — how writers think, plan, and express their ideas — while journal guidelines mostly deal with formal structure and technical details.
5. From this comparison, I learned that high-quality scientific writing isn’t only about following a structure or using the right format. It’s also about clarity, logical flow, originality, and understanding the purpose of your research.
Both the interview and the journal guidelines show that good writing requires balance — between creativity and structure, between human thinking and digital tools, and between ideas and evidence. As Miss Setya said, “You have to do your research first before you write.”
Group Members:
Delia Suci Maharani (22220079)
Elmaida (22220068)
Kanna Ardanisa (22220083)
Kenny Ardanisa (22220055)
Ririn Rohimat (22220094)We discussed our experiences with academic writing and tried to come up with meaningful questions that we can ask during the interview session. Here are the questions we made for each category:
Category 1 – Process (Steps in writing a scientific article)
1. What are the main stages of writing a scientific article from start to finish?
2. How do experienced writers usually manage their time during the writing process?Category 2 – Quality (Characteristics of a high-quality scientific article)
1. What makes a scientific article considered high-quality by reviewers?
2. How can we make sure our article shows originality and clear contribution?Category 3 – Challenges (Common obstacles faced by writers and their solutions)
1. What are the most common problems writers face when preparing their articles?
2. How do writers deal with article rejection or harsh feedback from reviewers?Category 4 – Resources (Support, media, or tools needed for writing)
1. What tools or online platforms are most useful for writing and checking journal articles?
2. How can universities or lecturers support students who want to publish their work?Category 5 – Structure & Content (Main components of a Research Article in English Language Education)
1. Which parts of a research article are the most important to focus on?
2. What are the most common mistakes students make in organizing their article structure?Delia Suci Maharani
222200791. I think writing a scientific article is important because it helps us learn how to think critically, organize ideas, and use proper academic language. It also trains us to do research properly, which is really useful if we want to be teachers or continue studying later. Plus, it makes us more confident in writing formal English.
2. I usually use Google Scholar, because it’s the easiest to access and has lots of free articles. Sometimes I also check ResearchGate if I can’t find the full version on Google Scholar.
3. I found two articles about using songs to teach listening skills. Both of them have the same basic structure—abstract, introduction, literature review, method, results, discussion, and conclusion. But one article was more formal and used lots of data and statistics, while the other one explained things more simply and focused more on classroom examples. The writing style also felt different—one was more academic, the other more practical.
4. For me, the methodology part is the hardest to understand because it’s full of technical terms, research design details, and sometimes statistical analysis that I’m not very familiar with. Sometimes the sentences are also really long, which makes it harder to follow.
5. Reading journal articles helps a lot because I can see how academic writers structure their ideas, use formal language, and cite sources correctly. It also gives me inspiration for vocabulary and sentence patterns. The more I read, the more I understand how to write in a clear, logical, and academic way.DELIA SUCI MAHARANI
222200791. I once read a journal article titled “The Influence of Digital Literacy and Learning Motivation on Learning Outcomes of Generation Z.” I found it on Google Scholar while working on a class project last semester. The topic caught my attention because it was very relevant to students today. While reading, I felt both interested and challenged since the language was quite formal and full of data. It became memorable because it helped me understand how digital literacy and motivation affect our learning results.
2. What made it memorable was how the article clearly connected digital literacy and motivation to students’ performance, which felt very relatable. The most challenging part was understanding the academic language and data interpretation since it used many formal and technical terms.
