AN ERROR ANALYSIS IN USING DETERMINERS IN STUDENTS’ FINAL PROJECT BACKGROUNDS OF THE ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM OF UPGRIS IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022

Hasriyanti, Diah Indri 2023. “An Error Analysis In Using Determiners In
Students’ Final Project Backgrounds Of The English Education Study Program Of
Upgris In The Academic Year 2021-2022”. Final project, English Education Study
Program, Faculty of Language and Arts Education, Universitas PGRI Semarang,
Advisor I: Faiza Hawa, S.Pd., M.Hum., II: Siti Musarokah, SPd., M.Hum.
The objectives of this study encompass identifying the types and frequency of
determiner errors, determining the most dominant type of error, and exploring the
underlying causes of these errors. The methodology employed in this research is
descriptive qualitative, utilizing the final projects of graduated students from the
academic year 2021-2022 as the primary data source. Secondary sources, such as
internet sources, e-books, and journals, were also utilized to support the study. Data
was collected through documentation procedures, and a thorough review and
analysis were conducted to identify determiner errors in ten background sections.
The findings indicate that three main types of determiner errors were observed:
article, demonstrative, and possessive. The total number of determiner errors among
the participants amounted to 40, comprising 34 article errors, 4 demonstrative
errors, and 2 possessive errors. Further analysis revealed that the most dominant
type of determiner error was related to articles. The causes of these errors were
attributed to a lack of understanding and insufficient proofreading. The research
findings provide valuable insights into the common errors made by students in
using determiners, highlighting the areas that require attention and improvement in
academic writing. These findings underscore the significance of effective
instruction and guidance to enhance students' competence in using determiners
accurately. By addressing the identified errors and their causes, educators can
develop targeted interventions and strategies to facilitate students' proficiency in
academic writing.
Keywords; Determiner errors, article, demonstrative, possessive, academic
writing