ENGLISH STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN THE THESIS WRITING PROCESS IN THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AT WIDYAGAMA MAHAKAM SAMARINDA

Sina, Petronela Vanersi Prada (2025) ENGLISH STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN THE THESIS WRITING PROCESS IN THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AT WIDYAGAMA MAHAKAM SAMARINDA. Undergraduate thesis, UWGM Samarinda.

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ABSTRACT Sina, Petronela Vanersi Prada, 2025. English Students’ Difficulties in the Thesis Writing Process in the English Departement at Widyagama Mahakam Samarinda. Bachelor Thesis of Department of English Education, Faculty of Education, Widya Gama Mahakam University. This research was guided by Godefridus Bali Geroda, M.Pd as the first supervisor and Widi Syahtia Pane, MP.d as the second supervisor. This study explored students' challenges in thesis writing process and focusing on 10th semester students in English departemenet at Widya Gama Mahakam University, Samarinda, East Kalimantan. Using a qualitative approach with a case study design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews from eight students and two lecturers, selected via purposive sampling. The findings of this study highlight the various challenges students at Widya Gama Mahakam encounter in the thesis writing process, particularly in selecting a topic, developing a research focus, acquiring knowledge of sources, conducting data analysis, and managing time effectively. These difficulties are consistent with previous studies, which emphasize the impact of inadequate research training, limited access to academic resources, and difficulties in structuring research objectives. Without sufficient guidance and academic support, students are likely to encounter delays and obstacles that hinder their research progress. Overcoming these challenges requires persistence and adaptability as students navigate the complexities of academic writing and research. Keywords: English Student, Difficulties, Thesis Writing

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