Abstract:This study aims to improve the ability to write descriptive essays using the drill method among seventh-grade students in Class VII-2 at Pangeran Antasari Junior High School in Medan. The use of the drill method is expected…
ted to help students understand the material and write descriptive essays, thereby improving their skills. This study was conducted at Pangeran Antasari Junior High School in Medan. The research subjects were the 7th-grade Class 2, consisting of 30 students. The study was conducted in two cycles, with each cycle consisting of two sessions. Research data were obtained from (1) observations, (2) interviews, and (3) tests in the form of student assignments (written work) and photographic documentation taken during the activities. The results of the study indicate that the use of the drill method can improve students’ ability to write descriptive essays. This is evidenced by improvements in the learning process, particularly in the learning environment, where students are more focused during instruction. This is evident in the pre-cycle average student score of 66.16; in Cycle I, the average score increased to 73.5, and in Cycle II, it further increased to 82.5. Overall, in Cycle II, all aspects of descriptive writing showed a highly significant improvement. Based on these research results, it can be concluded that the use of the drill method was successful and capable of improving the descriptive writing skills of seventh-grade students in Class VII-2 at Pangeran Antasari Junior High School in Medan.
Abstract:The purpose of this article is to find out the Analysis of Strategic Communication Discourse for the Eradication of the Free Papua Organization (OPM) by TNI-POLRI Officials in Online Media News Framing. The theory used is…
s Social Construction with a constructivist approach. Descriptive qualitative research method with analytical analysis referring to online media news texts. The research results show that strategic communication, TNI-POLRI received support from the Chairman of the MPR to carry out operations to eradicate OPM. Murder data in ( CNN Indonesia : 27: 12: 2023) states that the National Police recorded a total of 199 KKB attacks and 146 victims during 2023, while Jonh Roy Purba in detiknews (28/12/ 2022) stated that the Papua Regional Police recorded 90 cases of group crimes Armed criminals (KKB) will be handled throughout 2022. According to Johnson and Scholes (2005), strategy determines the direction and scope of an organization in the long term, and they say that it should determine how resources should be used and configured to meet market and stakeholder needs. Michael Porter, emphasizes the need for strategy to define and communicate an organization's unique position, and says that it must determine the organizational resources, skills, and competencies must be combined to create competitive advantage. Recommendations, further research Security Communication Discourse Analysis of the attitudes of Human Rights Organizations in Indonesia on OPM issues.
Abstract:Human rights are rights that are owned by all people according to humane conditions. These human rights are always seen as something basic, fundamental and important. Therefore, the opinion that says that human rights are…
e "power and security" owned by every individual. The idea of human rights arose in the 17th and 18th centuries, as a reaction to the absolutism of kings and feudal lords at that time towards the people they ruled or the people they employed, namely the lower class society, this lower class society did not have rights, they were treated arbitrarily as slaves owned. As a reaction to this situation, the idea arose so that the lower class society would be elevated from its position as slaves
Abstract:Communication is a fundamental aspect of human life that enables individuals to connect and interact with one another. In the context of an organization, communication plays a crucial role in building effective relationships…
hips among its members. Harold Lasswell described communication as a process that can be explained through the following questions: “who says what in which channel to whom with what effect?” This question highlights the complexity of communication within an organization, which is also relevant for study in organizations such as the Student Representative Council of Muhammadiyah University of Palangkaraya, especially in the context of significant changes that are taking place. This study aims to understand the dynamics of communication in the cadre training process between the management and members of the organization. The primary focus of the research is to explore how communication occurs between the management and members during cadre training activities. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive type, along with data collection techniques involving interviews and documentation. To ensure data validity, the researcher employs triangulation of sources, techniques, and time. The findings of the study show that communication in the cadre training process is divided into two categories: internal and external communication. Internal communication involves interactions between the management and members within the organization, with freedom in conveying information between leaders, managers, and members. Meanwhile, external communication focuses on the relationship between the organization and other institutions, to convey aspirations in accordance with its tasks and authority. Additionally, the cadre system in this organization combines both formal and informal training, although there are differences in how each faculty representative conducts cadre training. Overall, this organization is able to implement a more optimal cadre system, especially in preparing the core management.
Abstract:Abstract: This training was organized to address the challenges faced by students at LKP Mutiara Informatika in Kisaran in producing coherent and accurate English writing. English writing skills are essential in the global…
al era but are often hindered by limitations in grammar, vocabulary, and structure. This community service program aimed to enhance students' writing abilities through the utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The training method included interactive sessions, demonstrations of popular AI tools (e.g., Grammarly, ChatGPT, and Gemini), and hands-on practice in composing paragraphs and essays. The results showed a significant improvement in the students' grammatical accuracy, vocabulary richness, and coherence. The training also boosted the participants' confidence in writing. Implicitly, this program contributes to workforce readiness and digital literacy, offering a training model that can be replicated in other institutions. However, ongoing challenges must be addressed, particularly the risk of over-reliance on AI and the importance of further training to preserve authenticity and critical thinking in writing.
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); writing skills; english language
Abstrak: Pelatihan diselenggarakan untuk mengatasi tantangan peserta didik LKP Mutiara Informatika di Kisaran dalam menghasilkan tulisan Bahasa Inggris yang koheren dan akurat. Keterampilan menulis Bahasa Inggris esensial di era global, namun seringkali terhambat oleh keterbatasan tata bahasa, kosakata, dan struktur. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan kemampuan menulis peserta didik melalui pemanfaatan Kecerdasan Buatan (AI). Metode pelatihan meliputi sesi interaktif, demonstrasi penggunaan tools AI populer (misalnya, Grammarly, ChatGPT, dan Gemini), serta praktik langsung penyusunan paragraf dan esai. Hasilnya menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan pada akurasi tata bahasa, kekayaan kosakata, dan koherensi tulisan peserta didik. Pelatihan ini juga membangun kepercayaan diri peserta dalam menulis. Secara implisit, program ini berkontribusi pada kesiapan tenaga kerja dan penguasaan teknologi digital, serta menawarkan model pelatihan yang dapat direplikasi di institusi lain. Namun, tantangan berkelanjutan perlu diwaspadai, terutama risiko ketergantungan berlebih pada AI dan pentingnya pelatihan lanjutan untuk menjaga otentisitas dan pemikiran kritis dalam menulis.
Kata kunci: kecerdasan buatan (AI); keterampilan menulis; bahasa inggris
Abstract:This research aimed to find the effect of Simon Says activities in enhancing students’ listening skill at SMPN 14 Kota Serang. Quantitative research method by implementing quasi-experimental study using Simon Says activities…
vities to enhancing students’ listening skill at SMPN 14 Kota Serang. The population was seventh-grade students with 2 classes as a sample. In this study, 37 students in the experiment class and 37 students in the control class made up the sample. The data were collected using listening pre-test and listening post-test as instruments. SPSS 22.0 were used to analysed the data. The result of the research was there was significant difference between experimental class and control class where experimental class score increased to 84.41, while the control class only increased to 74.05. The analysis showed that the mean score of post-test in the experimental class was higher than control class. The result of Independent Sample Test table in this study was 0.000 < 0.05. This value means that the alternative was accepted and the null hypothesis was rejected. It can conclude that there is significant effect of Simon Says activities in enhancing students’ listening skill at SMPN 14 Kota Serang.
Abstract:The purpose of this article is to investigate the methods by which Batak Toba women in Habeahan Naburahan Village, Samosir Regency, resist the concealed practice of marpariban matchmaking. As part of the Batak Toba kinship…
ip structure, Marpariban matching is a traditional practice that places women in a position where they are unable to select their life partners. A form of resistance that is not overtly articulated has emerged as a result of this. Information was gathered using descriptive qualitative methods such as in-depth interviews, documentation, and observation. Relevant data and information are provided by informants who are Batak Toba women in the village of Habeahan Naburahan who have firsthand experience with the Marpariban matchmaking practice and family members who participate in the customary matchmaking procedure. The findings and analysis revealed that the Batak Toba women in this hamlet oppose this matchmaking practice through covert resistance. Some of these behaviors are putting off arranged marriages for school or work reasons, using religious legitimacy as a reason to say no without directly confronting the person, formally accepting arranged marriages with a passive attitude and little emotional involvement, and not talking openly about marriage plans. James C. Scott's theory of resistance says that these activities show that there is concealed resistance, or a sort of resistance that happens while people follow the rules. This suggests that Batak Toba women tend to use subtle opposition as a tactic to preserve their independence inside the patriarchal system rather than openly rejecting the Marpariban norm