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Move 1: Establishing a Territory
Paragraph 1: Step 1 (Claiming Centrality). The author shows that critical thinking is a foundational and essential process in modern education.
Paragraph 2: Step 2 (Making Topic Generalizations). The text defines critical writing and explains its necessity for English students.
Paragraph 3: Step 2 (Making Topic Generalizations). It elaborates on how critical writing courses nurture articulate thinkers.
Paragraph 4: Step 1 (Claiming Centrality). The author argues that researching student needs is “urgently needed” to improve educational quality.
Paragraph 5: Step 3 (Reviewing Items of Previous Research). The author summarizes specific findings and trends from previous studies by Yundayani et al., Selvaraj & Aziz, and Yamin et al..Move 2: Establishing a Niche
Paragraph 6: Step 1B (Indicating a Gap). By using the phrase “Despite the above-mentioned studies,” the author points out that current research has not yet fully addressed the specific needs of EFL learners.Move 3: Occupying the Niche
Paragraph 7: Step 1 (Announcing Present Research). The author fills the gap by stating the study’s objective: to portray English learners’ needs through survey research.
Paragraph 7: Step 2 (Announcing Main Findings/Value). The author outlines the “implications,” explaining how this data will help policymakers and educators improve the education system.Group Members:
1. Nayla Salsabila
2. Devita Aulia Maulana
3. Dina Sri Rahayu
4. Muhammad Fadhil Akbar– Process
1. How can we create a title that is interesting but still formal?
2. How do we make sure our topic is still new and not overused?
3. What’s the first step to write an article from our research?– Quality
1. Do references have to be recent, or can we use older ones?
2. What makes an article high quality?
3. How can we make sure our writing is critical and not just summarizing sources?– Challenges
1. How can we avoid writing ideas that feel too simple?
2. If we’re not confident in our writing, should we keep revising?
3. How do we paraphrase without sounding like plagiarism?– Resources
1. What platforms are commonly used for journal research?
2. How do we check if a source is credible?
3. What tools can help improve our English writing?– Structure & Content
1. Do we need to mention limitations in the conclusion?
2. Is the structure of an English article the same as an Indonesian one?
3. How can we write a strong opening in the introduction?2. Comparison with Interview Findings
A. My interview results are quite similar to the journal guidelines, because both show that a good article must follow the journal template and use academic language.
B. The sample articles also show clear standards, like dividing each section in a structured way, which is similar to what I found during the interviews.
C. Some challenges from the interviews, such as formatting problems and citation mistakes, are actually explained and guided in the materials.3. Key Characteristics of High-Quality Writing
– Similarities: Both interviews and materials emphasize following the template and using recent, reliable references.
– Differences: The interviews show more personal difficulties, like writer’s block, while the materials focus more on technical rules and structure.
– Patterns: Overall, a high-quality article usually has low plagiarism, clear novelty, and a well-organized structure.1. From what I learned, writing a scientific article starts with research and drafting based on a journal template, then followed by a long review process. I noticed that other groups found the same thing, that the process takes time and revisions are a normal part of it. It also needs consistency and patience until the article gets published.
2. I found that a high-quality article has a clear structure, uses academic language, and includes recent and reliable references. It should also have something new and low plagiarism. I saw similar challenges with other groups, such as writer’s block, difficulty finding ideas, and problems with journal templates. Many authors also struggle with the strict review process.
3. I learned that writing a scientific article needs resources like Google Scholar and tools such as Mendeley or Google Translate. A clear structure and recent references are also important. From other groups, I saw a similar pattern that success depends on using the right tools, having access to updated journals, and getting support from mentors or lecturers.
Group Members:
1. Nayla Salsabila
2. Devita Aulia Maulana
3. Dina Sri Rahayu
4. Muhammad Fadhil Akbar5. Process
* How can we create a title that is interesting but still formal?
* How do we make sure our topic is still new and not overused?
* Which part should we start with when turning a thesis into an article?1. Quality
* Do references have to be recent, or can we use older ones?
* What do lecturers or reviewers usually look at first when deciding whether an article is good and publishable?
* How can we make sure our writing is critical and not just summarizing sources?1. Challenges
* How can we develop our ideas better so our writing doesn’t feel too shallow?
* If we’re not confident in our writing, should we keep revising?
* Do you have any tips so our citations don’t sound like plagiarism even though we’ve already paraphrased?1. Resources
* Nowadays there are many predatory journals, what’s the easiest way for students to tell which ones are legit and which ones are not?
* Besides Google Scholar, what platforms are good for finding journals?
* Is it allowed to use AI tools to help improve our English sentence structure?1. Structure & Content
* In the conclusion, should we honestly mention the limitations of our study, or will that make our article look weak?
* Is the structure of an English article the same as an Indonesian one?
* In the introduction, how can we write a strong opening sentence in English so it immediately catches the editor’s attention?1. I read “The Implementation of Orai Application in Teaching Speaking to Senior High School Students” two weeks ago while drafting my introduction. I accessed it via Google Scholar and Academia.edu. Reading it was insightful because it showed how this AI tool makes learning fun and engaging, helping students feel more confident and enthusiastic.
2. The experience was memorable because of the topic focusing on AI implementation. It is fascinating to see how the Orai application uses technology to solve real-life student problems like anxiety and lack of confidence.
3. I find the Introduction most difficult because it requires connecting various theories to build a strong background. It can be overwhelming to synthesize multiple sources, like Harmer or Bodana, to justify why the research is important.
4. Reading journal articles improves my academic writing by providing a professional model for structure and formal language. It helps me learn how to synthesize theories, like connecting Harmer’s ideas to AI tools and teaches me the correct way to cite sources to build a strong background.