Exploring the spelling errors of vocabulary use in students’ writings of efl

Givani, Habibatul Dzil (2025) Exploring the spelling errors of vocabulary use in students’ writings of efl. Undergraduate Thesis thesis, UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan.

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Abstract

Spelling errors in the use of vocabulary often occur in students learning English as a foreign language (EFL). This research aims to identify types of spelling errors in students' writing and look for the causal factors. The subjects of this research were seven students in class VIII of junior high school. The data used is qualitative data with documentation and interviews. In this research, purposive sampling was used. The data analysis technique in this research consists of three steps, namely data compression, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that students made four categories of spelling errors. There were 5 omission errors, 8 substitution errors, 7 insertion/addition errors and 3 letter transpotition errors. Apart from that, there are four factors that cause spelling errors made by students, namely the influence of dialect related to pronunciation, lack of vocabulary, carelessness, and first language interference. The most common spelling errors include phonetic errors, omissions or additions of letters, and first language influence. The main factors causing this are the habit of spelling based on pronunciation, lack of understanding of English spelling rules, and minimal rechecking of writing. This study emphasizes the importance of teaching spelling to improve the quality of students' writing in English.

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