Elevating Skills: Twelfth-Grade Students’ Proficiency in Writing Application Letters in an ESP Context
Keywords:
Writing AbilityAbstract
This study investigates the competence of twelfth-grade students at the Senior High School of Islamic Boarding School Warasatul Anbiya in writing application letters, a critical skill for preparing students for professional opportunities. Adopting a descriptive quantitative approach, the research evaluates student performance based on key criteria, including structure, content, and language accuracy. Data were collected through a classroom task in which students composed application letters, assessed using a standardized scoring rubric. The findings reveal that 8 students achieved excellent scores (80-100), 5 students attained good scores (68-79), 1 student received a fair score (56-65), and 2 students scored in the weak range (46-55), with no students in the poor category (0-45). These results indicate that most students possess the essential skills required to write effective application letters, demonstrating proficiency in critical components such as salutation, main content, and closing. The study underscores the effectiveness of current instructional methods in developing students' writing abilities while highlighting areas for pedagogical enhancement. These findings offer valuable insights for educators striving to improve students' readiness for professional and academic communication.
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