An Analysis of EFL Students’ Difficulties in Writing Thesis
- DOI
- 10.2991/978-2-38476-200-2_13How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- Difficulties in writing a thesis; English proficiency; Self-esteem
- Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the factors contributing to students’ challenges in writing a thesis. Utilizing a Descriptive Qualitative Method Design, the researcher employed a questionnaire and interviews as data collection tools. The sample group consisted of students from Jabal Ghafur University’s English Education Department currently engaged in thesis writing, with 12 students selected using purposeful sampling. The findings revealed that students faced difficulties in thesis writing, primarily linked to poor self-esteem. Notably, 58.3% struggled with crafting research backgrounds, while 50% encountered challenges in developing conceptual frameworks. English proficiency emerged as another significant hurdle, with 66.7% of students citing language barriers as a challenge. Additionally, 75% found it challenging to avoid grammatical errors, and a similar percentage expressed unfamiliarity with specific terms. The study identified linguistic factors as the primary contributors to these challenges, followed by personality factors. These insights shed light on key areas where educational interventions may be beneficial in supporting students through the thesis writing process.
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TY - CONF AU - Farizawati Farizawati AU - Wiputra Cendana AU - Nuraiza Nuraiza PY - 2024 DA - 2024/01/23 TI - An Analysis of EFL Students’ Difficulties in Writing Thesis BT - Proceedings of the International Conference on Educational Technology and Social Science (ICoETS 2023) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 62 EP - 75 SN - 2352-5398 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-200-2_13 DO - 10.2991/978-2-38476-200-2_13 ID - Farizawati2024 ER -