Uncovering efl students’ strategies In handling writer’s block In undergraduate thesis writing

Nurdianto, Didy (2024) Uncovering efl students’ strategies In handling writer’s block In undergraduate thesis writing. Undergraduate Thesis thesis, UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan.

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Abstract

Many studies discuss student problems when writing theses, but the discussion regarding writer’s block when writing theses still receives less attention. The research designed in this case study aims to explore the causes of writer’s block and EFL students’ strategies for dealing with writer’s block when writing a thesis. To obtain data, the researcher conducted semi-structured interviews with four EFL students at an Islamic university in Pekalongan. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Several findings regarding the causes of writer’s block, such as fear of facing criticism, fear of failure, low student writing ability, lack of motivation, difficulty in creating writing and determining research topics. The researcher found that many students used several strategies to overcome writer’s block, such as using language apps to help improve the quality of their writing. Students used socializing strategies to gain new insight into their thesis. Reading lots of books can help students deepen their knowledge and improve their writing skills. Then some students chose to write in comfortable conditions in order to improve their writing mood. The results of this research indicate practical implications for how students overcome writer’s block when writing a thesis.

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