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Move 1: Establishing a Territory (Paragraphs 1–5)
The focus here is to define the importance of the topic and ground it in existing academic discussions.
Step 1: Claiming Centrality
The author asserts that critical writing is a vital competency in the 21st century, particularly for navigating misinformation and achieving professional independence.
Step 2: Making Topic Generalizations
The text describes critical writing as a sophisticated process involving source evaluation, synthesis of ideas, and the construction of reasoned arguments.
Step 3: Reviewing Previous Research
The writer synthesizes findings from various scholars (e.g., Anderson et al., 2023; Wu et al., 2023) to show that while the skill is essential, many students still struggle to master it.Move 2: Establishing a Niche (Paragraph 6)
The focus here is to pinpoint a specific problem or “gap” that justifies the need for this new study.
Step 1: Indicating a Research Gap
The author identifies a significant void in current literature: the lack of focus on the “specific learning needs” of EFL students regarding critical writing.
Step 2: Presenting Positive Justification
It is argued that without a detailed needs analysis, educational interventions will remain ineffective. Thus, this study is presented as a necessary tool to improve instructional design and student outcomes.Move 3: Occupying the Niche (Paragraph 7)
The focus here is to explain how this research will solve the problems mentioned above.
Step 1: Announcing Purposes
The author clearly defines the research goal: to investigate the specific insights and requirements of English learners in higher education concerning critical writing.
Step 2: Stating the Value of the Research
The text highlights the practical benefits, explaining how the findings will assist policymakers in resource allocation and professional development for teachers.
Step 3: Outlining Broader Implications
The introduction concludes by framing the study as a contribution to a more responsive education system that prepares students for modern global challenges.1. I have studied the two articles.
2. A). This is in line with the interview’s emphasis on the importance of the Title and Methods at the beginning, and the use of Google Scholar and Mendeley aligns with the journal template’s instructions, which require APA Style 7th Edition format. The 20% plagiarism limit mentioned in the interview is the general standard for publication in SINTA-accredited journals.
B). The sample article (Cakrawala) demonstrates a standard proportion of 20% Introduction, 10% Methods, and 60% Findings. This reflects the interview’s point that students often lack in-depth discussion. The interview stated that the template does not necessarily determine acceptance, but in the IJAL journal sample, following the format (such as Times New Roman 10-12pt font) is standard practice required for professionalism.
C). The challenge is writer’s block and a lack of depth.
The strategy is to read at least 20 references so that writers have a strong foundation for developing ideas and overcoming writer’s block.
3. Similarities: Both emphasize that articles must have a clear methodology so that research can be accounted for and replicated.
The difference is that during interviews, the focus is more on process aspects (citation methods, the author’s mentality), while journal materials focus more on technical output (minimum number of pages 12-15, thousands rule using commas).
Key Characteristics:
– Originality: Has a novelty value (gap) and a low plagiarism rate of 20%.– Suitability: Fits within the journal’s scope and adheres to the journal’s technical regulations.
– Reference Strength: Uses up-to-date literature from reliable sources as the foundation of the argument.
1. When writing, it’s best to start with the Title, Method, and then the Introduction. The time depends on how well you understand the topic. If you’re submitting, the important thing is to check whether the topic is suitable for the journal and check for plagiarism. All groups agree that the structure of an article is the same. The only difference is how people start. Some people write smoothly because they have the material ready, while others take longer because they lack initial research.
2. A good article has clear research, a compelling title, and less than 20% plagiarism. The most common problem is not understanding the topic in depth. Many people want to be perfect right away, but writing is a process. All groups agree: a quality article isn’t just about a neat template, but also about how deeply we discuss the content.
3. Google Scholar is the primary application for finding references and citation methods. There should be a minimum of 20 references, and it should be about 12 pages long. Older references, or references older than 5 years, are still acceptable if they are the main theory. The bibliography must be consistent with what you’ve written to avoid plagiarism. In general, almost everyone now relies on Google Scholar.1. The topic I read is The use of game-based learning in English class I read this article last Sunday, I accessed this article from Google Scholar, there are some words that I don’t know from the article and it makes me a little difficult.
2. There are some difficulties because there is a lot of vocabulary that I haven’t mastered, from the language there is a lot that I don’t understand.
3. I have difficulty when I understand the references because I have to check each reference one by one for accuracy.
4. Because of reading the journal my vocabulary has increased and I know how to write a good journal such as its grammar.