PRESENTASI SEMINAR PROPOSAL, PRODI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS, UNIVERSITAS POTENSI UTAMA

Summary

This thesis proposal presentation explores the correlation between critical thinking and seventh-grade students' ability to write descriptive texts at SMPS Hours Lia 26, Medan. The researcher emphasizes that writing enhances creativity and information organization, while low-quality academic writing often stems from limited critical thinking skills. Using a correlational research design, the study examines two variables: critical thinking (assessed via the Cornell Critical Thinking Test) and descriptive writing ability (assessed with Brown's rubric). The sample includes two seventh-grade classes, and data analysis involves manual scoring, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis. The study aims to identify how critical thinking can improve students' clarity, accuracy, and creativity in writing.

Takeaways

• 😀 The presenter thanks Allah for good health and expresses gratitude to their advisor and reviewers for their support.
• 😀 The thesis proposal focuses on the correlation between critical thinking and students' ability to write descriptive texts.
• 😀 Writing is emphasized as an important skill, with a focus on its role as a productive skill that allows students to express thoughts clearly and fluently.
• 😀 Descriptive text is chosen as the type of writing because it allows students to explore their ideas and experiences.
• 😀 A low ability to think critically is identified as a key factor affecting the quality of academic writing, especially in producing essays, dissertations, and theses.
• 😀 The research aims to identify if critical thinking can help improve students' writing by fostering creativity and clarity in their descriptive texts.
• 😀 The research problem focuses on whether there is a correlation between critical thinking and students’ writing of descriptive texts.
• 😀 The study’s objective is to identify this correlation and understand how critical thinking impacts writing achievement.
• 😀 The scope of the research is limited to seventh-grade students at SMP Sinar 26, Medan, and focuses on descriptive writing and critical thinking.
• 😀 The study uses a correlational research design and includes tests for critical thinking and writing, with data collection through questionnaires and rubrics.
• 😀 Data analysis will involve Pearson Product Moment Correlation to measure the relationship between critical thinking and writing skills, along with regression analysis to determine the impact of critical thinking on writing achievement.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the thesis proposal presented in the script?

The main focus of the thesis proposal is to investigate the correlation between critical thinking and students' ability to write descriptive texts, specifically among seventh-grade students at SMP Sari Lia 26 Medan.

Why is writing considered an important skill for students?

Writing is considered an important skill because it is a productive skill that allows students to organize and communicate their thoughts, ideas, and feelings clearly, fluently, and accurately.

What is the role of descriptive texts in student learning, according to the script?

Descriptive texts play a crucial role in student learning as they encourage students to explore their ideas and experiences creatively. These texts allow students to describe what they think, hear, or feel, helping them improve their writing and critical thinking skills.

What connection does the script make between critical thinking and academic writing?

The script highlights that low-quality academic writing is often caused by a lack of critical thinking skills. It suggests that improving critical thinking abilities will help students enhance the quality of their academic writing, including descriptive texts.

How does critical thinking influence students' ability to write descriptive texts?

Critical thinking is believed to enhance students' creativity, enabling them to write more accurate, coherent, and clear descriptive texts. By thinking critically, students can better explore and express their ideas and experiences in writing.

What is the research problem formulated in the thesis proposal?

The research problem is formulated as: Is there a correlation between critical thinking and students' ability to write descriptive texts?

What is the objective of the study described in the thesis proposal?

The objective of the study is to identify the correlation between critical thinking and students' writing of descriptive texts.

What sampling technique is used in the research design?

The research uses purposive sampling, where two classes—Class 7.1 (writing descriptive texts) and Class 7.2 (critical thinking tasks)—are selected as the sample.

What research instruments are used to measure critical thinking and descriptive writing?

To measure critical thinking, the researcher uses the Cornell Critical Thinking Test (CCTT), which is a multiple-choice test. For descriptive writing, the students' written texts are assessed using a rubric developed by Brown (2007).

What data analysis methods are employed in the thesis proposal?

The data analysis methods include manual scoring for critical thinking using the CCTT, assessment of descriptive writing using Brown's (2007) rubric, correlation analysis using Pearson's product-moment correlation, and regression analysis to determine the contribution of critical thinking skills to writing achievement.