The Development of Scientific Paper Teaching Materials Using Process-Genre Approach

Abstract

This study aimed to compile materials to teach scientific-paper writing based on needs analysis, expert validation, and practicality test. This study employed a research and development (R&D) design, of which procedures consisted of needs analysis, prototype development, expert validation, prototype revision, small-group tryout, and product revision. The participants of the study were students from the Indonesian Language and Literature Study Program, FKIP, Sriwijaya University. The data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis checklists. The result of the study was a book containing materials to teach scientific-paper writing. The book also contained academic writing concepts and exercises developed based on the Process Genre Approach (modeling, joint construction, individual construction, and writing. The book can be implemented as one of the instructional materials to improve students’ academic writing skills.