Page 105 - PPW (Paper Proposal Writing)

Practice

Writing a Paper Proposal Abstract

Activity 1

Below are some parts of a paper proposal abstract. Arrange and number them to make a good

order of a paper proposal abstract. Consider the elements and the transition signals/ phrases
used may help you in determining the order.

Sentences Order
This article is trying to investigate psychological barriers faced by Indonesian
students which affect their speaking performance.
Besides, it is also expected to find out the causes triggering particular issues to raise
so that teachers are aware to give their students assistance resulting in better
English-speaking performance.
Speaking has become one of important skills in learning a language especially
English. Particularly, to speak in English for EFL student is not easy and needs much
effort to produce acceptable utterances in English.
Moreover, as this research will be a qualitative study, direct observation is going to
be done to capture all of phenomenon happened in the speaking class in natural
setting.
Keywords: Psychological factors, influence, barriers, speaking performance
In addition, interview is going to be conducted as well to find out what
psychological factors influence their oral performance in the class.
The findings from observation and interview are assumed to be able to identify
psychological factors such as fear of making mistakes, lack of self-esteem, and anxiety
hindering the students in performing their speaking.
Adapted from: Ariyanti, 2016. ASIAN TEFL Vol. 1 No.1, 2016

Activity 2

Since you are now in the last stage of your paper proposal writing, try to write your own
abstract for your paper proposal.

a.

Now, reread carefully your Introduction, Literature Review, and Methodology section.
After that, try to find important points to be written in your abstract. Outline the abstract

in the following template:

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