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1. Background
student's will prepare their abilities before entering real life. Procedurally,
students' abilities and readiness will be tested with a final project in the form of a
higher education. In addition, the thesis is the highest work of undergraduate (S-1)
the thesis is useful to dedicate to the community with all the knowledge that
based on the results of literature studies written by experts, field research results ,
disciplines. In addition, thesis writing is also very useful for educators and
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students about the knowledge gained during the lecture period. Basically, in
writing a thesis, students will carry out a thesis guidance process to the supervisor.
Based on the results of interviews, problems that often arise in the thesis process
include students who do not focus on the title of their research and still have
research theories and methods is also the main obstacle for final year students in
is a natural thing that has been experienced by every human being. Anxiety is
anxiety they experience so that the thesis preparation task can be carried out
properly, in fact, not all students are able to overcome anxiety. As a result, many
students get delayed in completing their thesis on time. The existence of obstacles
in the thesis process can cause feelings of anxiety. Most of the problems in the
field are caused by the students themselves, among others, delaying delays in
working on theses, pressure from people around them who demand to complete
the thesis as soon as possible and the difficulty of finding reading sources
education study program for 2017 , one of the factors that hindered students in
compiling their theses was anxiety, consulting with supervisors was the most
appropriate thing to do during thesis writing and face problems. which exists. This
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problem not only tests students 'intellectual intelligence, but also tests students'
emotional intelligence. Given these conditions, thesis guidance is the right method
often occurs among final year students of English Education Study Program who
are anxious about working on their thesis. Students who experience stress due to
procrastinating on their thesis. Students realize that they cannot do the thesis, but
A. Focus
and be able to achieve the objectives studied, the focus of the problem in this
B. Subfocus
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1. What is the student’s anxiety in writing thesis in English education
2. How could the student’s overcome the anxiety on writing thesis English
education department?
4. Research Objectives
thesis.
5. Benefits of Research
A. Theoretically
2. As a study material for other researchers who have the desire to discuss
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B. Practically
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6. Theoretical Basis
A. Literature Review
1. Anxiety
According to White & Watt ( 1981 ) Anxiety is a condition that has been
different levels and levels . There are individuals who can solve their
problems so that the anxiety they experience is not prolonged, but not
can lead to certain objects, these objects can be objects but can also be
situations. Anxiety can also be experienced even though the object is unclear
really understand what they are worried about (Si Swanto, 2016 in Rafni,
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individuals, it's just that the levels and levels are different. There are
individuals who can solve their problems so that the anxiety they experience is
not prolonged, but it is not uncommon for that anxiety to cause disturbances
for those who experience it (White & Watt, 1981 in Mu'arifah, 2005).
marked by the active central nervous system (Mu'arifah, 2005). Stuart (2006,
that is vague and unsupported by the situation. When feeling anxious, the
response to anxiety.
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demands of reality (environment), difficulties and pressures of daily life. It is
discouragement plus worry about things that are not clear. In line with that,
a. Characteristics of Anxiety
Men sort Nevid Jeffrey S., et al (2005, in annisa, 2016) there are
1) anxiety, nervousness
5) sweating a lot
6) sweaty palms
7) dizziness or fainting
9) difficulty speaking
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12) a racing or racing heart
15) dizziness
26) diarrhea
1) avoidance behavior
3) shaken behavior
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2) feeling disturbed by fear or aprehension of something that
3) the belief that something terrible will happen soon, without any
clear explanation
little or no attention
confusing
13) think about the same annoying things over and over
14) thinking that you have to be able to escape from the crowd,
17) thought he would die soon, even though doctors did not find
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19) difficulty concentrating or focusing your mind
1. Normal Anxiety
reaction that can encourage individuals to act, such as: showing a lack
2. Abnormal anxiety
3. State Anxiety
example, students feel threatened and are afraid of failing their thesis.
4. Trait Anxiety
who experiences it. An individual who has high trait anxiety is more
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c. Overcoming Anxiety
feelings.
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8. Association (Gathering), humans are social creatures. To increase
the body's resistance to anxiety, people should hang out a lot, have
9. Eating regularly and drinking enough water, low blood sugar levels
2. Thesis
that apply according to the direction being taken. Thesis is a scientific work
which in writing must refer to the provisions of scientific writing such as the
and conclusions made based on reasoning that follows the laws of logic,
a report about something that has been done (research). Thesis is also a
scientific work that must be done by students towards the end of their
studies. This paper can be in the form of the results of research activities,
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accordance with their respective disciplines. The final objective of the final
for some students is considered a very tough job. So that it causes students to
delay writing their thesis and some even decide not to finish their
thesis. Thesis has the same position as other courses with a weight of 6 credits,
which is carried out in three stages starting from the proposal seminar,
the curriculum.
Included in the final project of the study if it is related to the anxiety felt
c. Proposal Guidance
d. Proposal Seminar
e. Thesis Research
f. Comprehensive examination
Purwokerto with the title of the thesis " Levels of Student Anxiety in
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Faculty of Da'wah Iain Purwokerto, Class of 2015 " , This research
the study. Based on the results of research and discussion, it shows that the
preparing their thesis is moderate. This can be seen from the results of the
study which showed that there were 12 students (25.53%) who had anxiety
(23.40%) have mild anxiety level. The highest percentage was students
the theory about the title taken to be but tid ak all books in the library
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Final Projects and Solutions in the Perspective of Islamic Counseling
Padangsidimpuan ", Based on the results of research that has been carried
assignments At the end of the study and the solution in the perspective of
The anxiety felt by students includes: First, mild anxiety, namely anxiety
motivated to complete the thesis, and keep trying to complete the final
project of study until the final date. Second, moderate anxiety is the
anxiety felt by students which can narrow the field of students' perceptions
confused and having trouble sleeping. From all informants, it was seen
that around 44% of students felt severe anxiety and there were 27% of
3. The research was conducted by Fauzi Marjan, Afrizal Sano and Ifdil,
students of Padang State University , with a journal entitled " The level of
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This study used a descriptive qualitative method. The research subjects
research subjects are students who have undergone the guidance process,
results of research that has been done regarding the level of anxiety of
similarity is that they both study anxiety, both use descriptive qualitative
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C. Thinking / Conceptual Framework
PGRI University of
Palembang
Thesis writing
Anxiety
7. Research Methodology
1. The Place
This research took place at the PGRI Palembang University, on the road of
training in the English language education study program, but considering that
we are facing the Covid-19 pandemic, some student friends may not be found
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2. Research Time
1. Object
2. Research informants
research object. The informants in this study were from direct interviews who
using a purposive technique, that is, they were selected with certain
considerations and goals, who really controlled the object that the researcher
studied. In this study, the informants of the study were English education
C. Research Methods
a scientific way to obtain data with specific purposes and uses. Based on this,
there are four key words that need to be considered, namely scientific method ,
data, purpose and use. In this study using qualitative research. While the
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condition, a system, thoughts or a class of events in the present. The data
describe the facts and characteristics about a particular population (Rafni, 2020).
problem solving based on the data, analyze and interpret it. With the aim of
knowing the forms and factors that cause anxiety in class 2017 English
education students .
1. Data
thesis preparation .
2. Source of Data
According to I bid (in Rafni, 2020), data sources are the subjects where the
data can be obtained. According to the source, research data is divided into
two, namely primary data and secondary data. The data sources in this study
Primary data sources are the main data sources needed in this study,
measurement tools or direct data collection tools from the subject as the
source of information sought. The main data sources in this study were as
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who are completing their final study assignments, who are competent to
provide data.
through other parties , not directly obtained by the researcher from the
research subject. So, the secondary data sources in this study are close
class 2017 English education who are completing their final study
assignments.
Data collection techniques are the most important step in research, because
1. Observation
2020) Observations can be said also as a stage to obtain data by way of notice,
monitor, observe and inspect per ilaku, actions or events. In this study, the
directly involved with the daily activities of the person being observed or who
was used as a source of research data. This observation the writer uses to
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2. Interview
he wants to research and also if the researcher wants to know things from the
arranged strictly.
used only in the form of outlines of perma salahan that will be asked.
open interview, which is a type of interview in which the researcher still uses
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3. Documentation
monumental works, all of which provide information for the research process ,
accordance with the reality. To obtain valid data, researchers used the
from various sources in various ways , and at various times. According to Mo-
checking the validity of data which is carried out by utilizing other things (data)
most commonly used. The triangulation that the researchers used in this study
by way of checking the data that has been obtained through several
3. Comparing what is explained by the data source through the results of the
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G. Data Analysis Techniques
Data analysis is the process of simplifying data into a form that is easier to
read and interpret. After the required data is collected, data processing is
classified based on its type, while the steps for processing and analyzing data
are in qualitative form as stated by Lexy J. Moleong (in Rafni, 2020) as follows:
1. Analyzing all data collected from data sources The first step will
be carried out by searching for the required data against various types of
data and forms of data in the field and then carrying out records in the
field.
2. Data Reduction If the first step of searching for data has been collected,
the next step is to reduce the data. Reducing data means summarizing,
3. Data Presentation After the data is reduced, it will be continued with the
points are obtained from the data that has been presented.
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H. Work Schedule
Title
1 proposal
Preparation
2 of title
proposals
Preparation
3 of research
instruments
Data
4
collection
Data
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analysis
Preparation
6 of research
reports
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Daftar pustaka
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