Differences in the Ability to Write Narrative Texts Using the Wattpad Application Media and Without Using the Wattpad Application Media in Grade VIII Junior High School Students

Yolanda Dwi Cahyani; Sulastri Sulastri; Toufik Bouakel

doi:10.37251/jolle.v1i2.1163

Yolanda Dwi Cahyani Universitas Bengkulu
Sulastri Sulastri
Toufik Bouakel

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37251/jolle.v1i2.1163

Keywords: Writing Skills, Narrative Text, Wattpad, Quantitative

Abstract

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in the ability to write narrative texts using the Wattpad application media and without using the Wattpad application media in class VIII students of State Junior High School 01 North Bengkulu.

Methodology: This study used a quantitative experimental method with a sample of 32 students of class VIII of State Junior High School 01 North Bengkulu, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through a narrative text writing test assessed based on content, text structure, effective sentences, diction, and spelling. Data analysis used Paired Sample t-Test.

Main Findings: The results: (1) the ability to write narrative texts of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 01 Bengkulu Utara using the Wattpad application is in the good category with an average value of 78.8, (2) without using the Wattpad application, students' ability to write narrative texts is in the sufficient category with an average value of 55.0, and (3) there is a significant difference between the two groups. The results of the t-test show \( t_count = 8.048 > t_table = 2.039 \) (p = 0.000 < 0.05), so that the average writing ability with the Wattpad application is higher than without the application.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study offers a new perspective on the effectiveness of digital application media, such as Wattpad, in improving narrative text writing skills among Junior High School students, which has not been widely explored before in the context of Indonesian education.

References

E. Sri Andayani, “The importance of learning and knowing english in higher education in Indonesia,” Res. Dev. J. Educ., vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 372–379, 2022, doi: 10.30998/rdje.v8i1.13315.

I. Siregar, “The existence of culture in its relevance to the dynamics of globalization: Bahasa Indonesia case study,” Int. J. Cult. Relig. Stud., vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 33–38, 2021, doi: 10.32996/ijcrs.2021.1.1.5.

S. Isnaniah and F. Mustofa, “Management of islamic education on Indonesian language learning for foreign speaker program,” J. Pendidik. Islam, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 217–232, 2020, doi: 10.15575/jpi.v6i2.8403.

A. G. Marzuki and A. Kuliahana, “Using language games to enhance EFL students’ speaking skill in Indonesia,” Al-Ta lim J., vol. 28, no. 3, pp. 213–222, 2021, doi: 10.15548/jt.v28i3.700.

N. A. Putri, R. L. Tiawati, and S. Dwinitia, “Exploring mistake of language discourse that arises when learners of Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) Fatoni University,” J. Pragmat. Discourse Res., vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 59–69, 2023, doi: 10.51817/jpdr.v3i1.342.

A. Mardiningrum and D. Sulistiawan Aditya, “Pelatihan menulis teks naratif bahasa Inggris menggunakan digital storytelling [Narative text writing training using digital storytelling],” J. Character Educ. Soc., vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 210–223, 2022, doi: 10.31764/jces.v3i1.10845.

W. Astuti and N. Bewe, “Listening learning of Indonesian for speakers of other languages (BIPA) for academic purposes,” JETL (Journal Educ. Teach. Learn., vol. 5, no. 2, p. 401, 2020, doi: 10.26737/jetl.v5i2.1985.

R. Boy Jon, R. Embong, B. Purnama, and A. Safar Wadi, “The challenges of english language teaching in Indonesia,” Int. J. English Appl. Linguist., vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 158–168, 2021, doi: 10.47709/ijeal.v1i3.1157.

Z. Smyrnaiou, E. Georgakopoulou, and S. Sotiriou, “Promoting a mixed-design model of scientific creativity through digital storytelling—the CCQ model for creativity,” Int. J. STEM Educ., vol. 7, no. 1, 2020, doi: 10.1186/s40594-020-00223-6.

H. J. Pentury, A. D. Anggraeni, and D. Pratama, “Improving students’ 21st century skills through creative writing as a creative media,” Deiksis, vol. 12, no. 02, p. 164, 2020, doi: 10.30998/deiksis.v12i02.5184.

L. Journal and N. Trihastuti, “Interpreting childrn’s appreciation of children’s literature in the visual literaci era,” Linguist. Lit. J., vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 14–20, 2023, doi: 10.33365/llj.v4i1.2547.

A. S. Budjalemba and L. Listyani, “Factors contributing to students difficulties in academic writing class: students perceptions,” UC J. ELT, Linguist. Lit. J., vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 135–149, 2020, doi: 10.24071/uc.v1i2.2966.

M. S. Hadi, L. Izzah, and Q. Paulia, “Teaching writing through canva application,” J. Lang. Lang. Teach., vol. 9, no. 2, p. 228, 2021, doi: 10.33394/jollt.v9i2.3533.

G. B. Chand, “Challenges faced by bachelor level students while speaking english,” IJELTAL (Indonesian J. English Lang. Teach. Appl. Linguist., vol. 6, no. 1, p. 45, 2021, doi: 10.21093/ijeltal.v6i1.853.

R. Amalia, M. A. Ulin Nuha, and A. K. Nashoih, “Development of kosbarab learning media to improve Arabic vocabulary mastery of elementary level students based on android construct 2,” Al-Ta’rib J. Ilm. Progr. Stud. Pendidik. Bhs. Arab IAIN Palangka Raya, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 145–158, 2022, doi: 10.23971/altarib.v10i2.4529.

A. T. Priandika et al., “Video editing training to improve the quality of teaching and learning at SMK Palapa Bandarlampung,” J. Eng. Inf. Technol. Community Serv., vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 26–30, 2022, doi: 10.33365/jeit-cs.v1i2.134.

D. F. Al Husaeni and A. B. D. Nandiyanto, “Bibliometric using vosviewer with publish or perish (using google scholar data): from step-by-step processing for users to the practical examples in the analysis of digital learning articles in pre and post covid-19 pandemic,” ASEAN J. Sci. Eng., vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 19–46, 2022, doi: 10.17509/ajse.v2i1.37368.

A. R. Utami, L. Oktaviani, and I. Emaliana, “The use of video for distance learning during covid-19 pandemic: students’ voice,” Jet Adi Buana, vol. 6, no. 02, pp. 153–161, 2021, doi: 10.36456/jet.v6.n02.2021.4047.

S. Sutarto, D. P. Sari, and I. Fathurrochman, “Teacher strategies in online learning to increase students’ interest in learning during COVID-19 pandemic,” J. Konseling dan Pendidik., vol. 8, no. 3, p. 129, 2020, doi: 10.29210/147800.

N. Suhaeni, “The effectiveness of using wattpad to improve students’ writing skills and critical thinking skills : A phenomenological approach,” Jllans, vol. 01, no. 01, pp. 16–19, 2023, doi: 10.56855/jllans.v1i01.139.

S. A. Taufik Arochman, Margana, Ashadi, Afi Normawati, M. Fatkhu Arifin, “The effect of using wattpad as an ict tool on efl students’ writing skill,” J. Lang. Teach. Res., vol. 15, no. 5, pp. 1613–1624, 2024, doi: 10.17507/jltr.1505.22.

M. Z. Hidayatullah, A. Aminah, and M. Mohzana, “Project based learning dalam meningkatkan minat dan kemampuan siswa menulis teks rekon dengan media audio visual,” J. Kaji. Bahasa, Sastra dan Pengajaran, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 212–229, 2023, doi: 10.31539/kibasp.v7i1.6871.

Y. W. Astuti and A. Mustadi, “Pengaruh penggunaan media film animasi terhadap keterampilan menulis karangan narasi siswa kelas V SD,” J. Prima Edukasia, vol. 2, no. 2, p. 250, 2014, doi: 10.21831/jpe.v2i2.2723.

R. Rahmatiah, “Keefektifan penggunaan media poster terhadap kemampuan menulis karangan narasi siswa kelas v SDN 430 Pandoso kabupaten Luwu,” Didakt. J. Kependidikan, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 173–178, 2021, doi: 10.58230/27454312.99.

V. Febiani Musyadad, A. Supriatna, and D. Aprilia, “Media gambar seri untuk meningkatkan kemampuan menulis karangan narasi dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia,” J. Tahsinia, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 10–18, 2021, doi: 10.57171/jt.v2i1.287.

A. Noor and S. Halidjah, “Pengaruh penggunaan media animasi terhadap kemampuan siswa menulis karangan narasi,” J. Pendidik. dan Pembelajaran Khatulistiwa, vol. 5, no. 06, pp. 1–10, 2016, doi: 10.26418/jppk.v5i06.15583.

Z. Zubaidi, R. P. Suharto, and F. Maulidiyah, “Improving students’ creative writing skill through project based learning using wattpad as learning media technology,” Briliant J. Ris. dan Konseptual, vol. 8, no. 1, p. 94, 2023, doi: 10.28926/briliant.v8i1.1169.

S. Nurdiana, S. Sudirman, M. Laaribi, and N. T. H. Chuyen, “Applying wattpad platform as an instruction medium to improve reading skills viewed from reading strategies,” J. Lang. Lit. Stud., vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 80–91, 2023, doi: 10.36312/jolls.v3i1.999.

D. Faiza and M. H. Mayekti, “Fiction writing in wattpad as a learning media for improving the students’ writing skill in english language teaching department Unu Purwokerto,” Edulingua J. Linguist. Terap. dan Pendidik. Bhs. Ingg., vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 1–12, 2022, doi: 10.34001/edulingua.v9i1.2515.

M. A. A. S. Faqih Ridwan Nafiul, “The use of wattpad as media in language learning strategy: teacher's and student's perspective of writing performance,” J. English Teach., vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 355–365, 2022, doi: 10.33541/jet.v8i3.3717 Abstract.

D. Hossan, Z. Dato’ Mansor, and N. S. Jaharuddin, “Research population and sampling in quantitative study,” Int. J. Bus. Technopreneursh., vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 209–222, 2023, doi: 10.58915/ijbt.v13i3.263.

H. Taherdoost, “What are different research approaches? comprehensive review of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method research, their applications, types, and limitations,” J. Manag. Sci. Eng. Res., vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 53–63, 2022, doi: 10.30564/jmser.v5i1.4538.

M. Nurtanto, P. Pardjono, W. Widarto, and S. D. Ramdani, “The effect of STEM-EDP in professional learning on automotive engineering competence in vocational high school,” J. Educ. Gift. Young Sci., vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 633–649, 2020, doi: 10.17478/JEGYS.645047.

S. Suratmi, S. S. Purwaningsih, E. Sartika, and A. Suryani, “Statistika untuk pengolahan data hasil penelitian tindakan kelas (ptk) kelompok musyawarah guru mata pelajaran (mgmp) di SMP rayon Bandung Selatan,” J. DIFUSI, vol. 1, no. 1, 2018, doi: 10.35313/difusi.v1i1.1016.

D. M. Azizah, D. Indrihadi, and E. R. Saputra, “Pengaruh media pembelajaran dongeng berbasis aplikasi terhadap keterampilan menulis teks fabel peserta didik,” COLLASE (Creative Learn. Students Elem. Educ., vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 347–351, 2024, doi: 10.22460/collase.v7i2.19258.

N. La Madi and R. Paputungan, “Kemampuan menulis cerpen menggunakan media audio drama pada siswa kelas xi SMA negeri 6 kota Ternate,” SENTRI J. Ris. Ilm., vol. 2, no. 8, pp. 3036–3047, 2023, doi: 10.55681/sentri.v2i8.1329.

S. N. Manurung, E. L. . Saragih, and Gusar Martua Reynat, “Pengaruh penggunaan media aplikasi inshot terhadap kemampuan menulis teks narasi siswa fase d SMP negeri 14 Medan,” J. Educ. Dev., vol. 12 (2), no. 2, pp. 381–389, 2024, doi: 10.37081/ed.v12i2.5914.

F. A. Nur and M. Rosadi, “Pengaruh media aplikasi wattpad terhadap kemampuan menulis sebuah teks narasi siswa kelas x SMA Rizki Ananda,” BAHASTRA J. Pendidik. Bhs. dan Sastra Indones., vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 27–35, 2022.

P. Ernis and N. Wahyuni, “Penguasaan puebi terhadap keterampilan menulis teks laporan hasil observasi,” J. Kaji. Bahasa, Sastra dan Pengajaran, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 71–82, 2021, doi: 10.31539/kibasp.v5i1.2927.