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Great advice from my lecturer about writing today!

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My writing today is different from others in this blog. It is not about academic writing or something formal. It is about my favorite rider and the best rider (In my opinionJ) in the world, VALENTINO ROSSI.

Keep Calm and Write Your Draft :)

Hello, choReaders!

I’m back with my new writing. Now, I write about draft of thesis. Hmm, as my job as student, I just want to share about draft because it is one of our step to make our thesis as duty to finish our study.

Let’s check the model of draft!

The first step we should do is writing the header. See the example below!

Researcher                   :

Reg. Number               :

Department                 :

Faculty                        :

Title                            :

Consultant I                :

Consultant II               :

The second step is time to write the contents. The contents are

A.    Background

In background, you write about your research generally. For example, reading; Write what reading is, the importance of reading, the difficulties in reading. Tell the reader about the reason of the difficulties and one way to solve it. Then, elaborate your reason why you conduct the research.

Journal Review: Sociolinguistics

Bibliographic Citation

Pakenham, K. J. (2004). Sociolinguistic rules of speaking. Australia: Pearson.

Introduction

Sociolinguistic rule of speaking written by Kenneth J. Pakenham (2009) is the title of the article that I chose to review. In this article, Pakenham describes that sociolinguistic is a particular thing in speaking beside grammar, pronunciation and vocabularies. I chose this article because I do agree with what author explains that sociolinguistic is very important knowledge to make appropriate speech between two people with different culture.

In this article, Pakenham describe three thing about sociolinguistic. He explains about the definition, the functions, and some evidences about the importance of sociolinguistic. This article is written for people who want to be an effective communicator in the second language.

Summary

This article explains that sociolinguistic is important in speaking. Sociolinguistic is a knowledge needed in order to produce socially appropriate speech in the second language. Pankeham describes that appropriate speech is not only good in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation but also good in sociolinguistic (Pakenham, 2009).

Journal Review : Jigsaw

Hanze, M., & Berger, R. (2007). Cooperative learning, motivational effects, and student characteristics: An experimental study comparing cooperative learning and direct instruction in 12^th grade physics classes. Learning and Instruction 17, 29-41. Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959475206001174.

My title is jigsaw method in teaching English

A.    Why am I reading this?

I am reading this because this article clearly explains about jigsaw method. There is like a simulation and I as reader feel easy to understand about jigsaw. This article shows how effective jigsaw method is and it contains what I need in writing my essay with jigsaw topic.

B.     What is the author trying to do in writing this?

The author tries to explain clearly about the steps of jigsaw method in learning process. The author also wants to show the reader about the positive effect of jigsaw method, such as motivational effect and the benefit of jigsaw itself.

Discussion Text: Is Budi Utomo The Symbol of Revival in Indonesia?

Ing ngarso sung tulodo

Ing madya mangun karso

Tut wuri handayani

Giving model from the front

Giving spirit from the middle

Giving support from behind 

The National Revival Day is never separated from the role of national pioneers. The pioneers make their spirit as motivation for the progress of Indonesia. An example of pioneer institution in Indonesia is Budi Utomo which was established on 20 May 1908. Budi Utomo was also known as symbol of revival in Indonesia. I agree with the opinion because Budi Utomo is the first organization motivating the people to go ahead and to free from the colonialism. National Revival Day is a day which is celebrated in Indonesia every 20 May to remember the struggle and spirit of Indonesian people in getting the freedom. This day has been celebrated in Indonesia more than one century. In fact, there are different opinions from some experts about when the National Revival day should be celebrated. This essay will discuss about the pros and cons of Budi Utomo considered as the symbol of revival.

Explanation Text : Jigsaw Method in Teaching English

Jigsaw method is now popular as one of cooperative learning method which suitable to use in school and university. Jigsaw is an interesting cooperative learning technique which includes five or six persons in order to solve problem together. This technique looks like a jigsaw puzzle, all of the parts are important. Each student has essential role and that is precisely what makes this strategy so effective. This teaching method is expected to increase the quality of education which still becomes an obtrusive problem in Indonesia (Pratana, 2008). How to apply this method and how effective is it? This essay will explain about it.