THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING VOCATIONAL-BASED TEACHING MATERIALS FOR SCIENTIFIC WRITING TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS OF POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS

Abstract

This study aims at yielding teaching materials for vocational-based scientific paper writing that can improve academic writing skills as a focus in Indonesian Language courses for Polytechnic students. Particularly, it is aimed at describing the results of (1) evaluation (product test) which consists of expert tests and field tests, and (2) product effectiveness test. The research method used was a modification of the R2R2 development model (recursive, reflective, design, and development and RDR (research, development, research) which resulted in the following stages: a preliminary study, selection of design, design development, and product effectiveness test. Review gained from the experts and practitioners demonstrated that the teaching material for writing a scientific paper is in accordance with the characteristics of polytechnic students because it emphasizes practical activities. The teaching materials have special features in terms of presentation. The teaching materials have fulfilled their graphic feasibility so that their readability is stated very well. The t-test analysis shows that the teaching materials for vocational-based scientific paper writing are effective to improve the students’ academic writing skills. INTRODUCTION