IJLHE: International Journal of Language, Humanities, and Education
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): IJLHE: International Journal of Language, Humanities, and Education

The Correlation of Vocabulary and Sentence Mastery towards Students’ Writing Ability on Description Text

Ria Oktaviani (STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung)
Eva Nurchurifiani (STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung)
Hastuti Hastuti (STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Dec 2021

Abstract

The problem raised in this study is the relationship between vocabulary and sentence mastery and the ability to compose descriptions. This research was conducted because of the reality in the field that the ability to compose descriptions and mastery of vocabulary, as well as sentences that need to be developed. This study aims to describe the relationship between vocabulary and sentence mastery and the ability to compose a description of the seventh grade students of SMPN 26 Bandar Lampung. The techniques used in collecting research data are questionnaires, tests, and observations. Research data analysis techniques include requirements analysis test, statistical analysis, and research hypothesis testing techniques. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that, (1) there is a positive and significant relationship between sentence structure and the ability to compose descriptions, indicated by a correlation coefficient of 0.766 and a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.587 or 58.7%, (2) there is a relationship a positive and significant relationship between vocabulary mastery and the ability to compose descriptions indicated by a correlation coefficient of 0.662 and a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.438 or 43.8%, (3) there is a positive and significant relationship between vocabulary mastery and sentence structure and ability composing a description shown by the correlation coefficient of 0.804 and the coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.646 or 64.6%.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijlhe

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

IJLHE: International Journal of Language, Humanities, and Education is a journal devoted to language and literature researchers, humanities, as well as practitioners in the field of education. IJLHE Journal is managed by the Institute for Research and Community Service STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung ...