This research aims to find out the students’ perception towards the use of
summary sheet strategy as an English writing activity. The participants of this
research were eighth grade in Junior High School students. The method of this
research is qualitative research with case study design that used three
instruments, namely interview, observation, and documentation. Purposive
sampling was used to select participants to collect data through interview. Data
analysis techniques were carried out in three stages, namely reduction the
data, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results of this
research showed that students' perception of the use of summarizing strategies
using summary sheets were positive and proven to be effective in improving
students' understanding when writing summaries in English activity based on
their opinions in the interview. In addition, summarizing using summary sheets
could also be an option as an interesting learning strategy and could affect
students' learning retention.
A. Conclusions
Based on the results of the research that has been put forward in the previous
discussion, the conclusion can be drawn, as follow:
This research aimed to investigate students' perception towards the use of the
summary sheet strategy as an English writing activity. The data collection involved
interviews with seven student participants and observations during teaching sessions,
focusing on students’ perspective that related to the application of summarizing
strategies using summary sheets.
The findings regarding students' opinions on summarizing activities using
summary sheets revealed diverse perspectives, emphasizing that cognitive strategies
have an effect on students' memory. Some students expressed positive opinions,
emphasizing the benefits of recalling and relearning lessons. The conclusion drawn
from these interviews is that students get the advantages of using the summary sheet
strategy in enhancing their understanding and retention of information taught at
school.
Furthermore, the exploration of students' uniqueness during the application of
the summary sheet strategy highlighted varying preferences, with some students
finding the experience more comfortable and effective when conducted at home.
This conclusion that environmental factors such as convenience and leisure an
important role in increasing students' engagement with the summary sheet strategy as
an English writing activity.
The research also identified students' difficulties during the application of the
summary sheet strategy, ranging from challenges in sentence structure to external
factors like power outages. Despite these difficulties, the conclusion drawn is that
students, although facing different difficulties can affect the quality and fluency of
their summarizing activities.
Additionally, the examination of the effects of the summary sheet strategy on
students revealed positive impacts on understanding and retention of learning
materials. While individual experiences varied, the general conclusion is that the use
of summary sheets can contribute to improved comprehension and retention of
English learning materials.
Finally, the investigation into the suitability of summarizing activities
involving the use of summary sheets with students' interests and learning styles
concluded that the strategy is considered useful and compatible with individual
preferences. Students expressed that summarizing activities align with their interests
and learning styles, improving cognitive abilities thus facilitating their better
understanding and strengthening the retention of information received in English.
In summary, this research provides valuable insights into students' perception
of the summary sheet strategy, emphasizing the need for educators to consider
individual differences and preferences when incorporating summarizing activities in
English language instruction.
B. Suggestion
Based on the conclusion above, the researcher will give suggestions to all readers
and especially for the students, teachers and next researchers:
1. For students
Based on the results of this study, the researcher suggests to students to use
the summary sheet strategy as a tool that can improve their memory in
learning English at school.
2. For teachers
Based on the researcher's observations while conducting research at school, the
researcher suggests that teachers should pay more attention to students'
understanding and memory in learning English are expected to be motivated to
improve the quality of teaching, especially writing with interesting and
effective techniques, including by using teaching summary sheets.
3. For next researchers
Based on the problems that researcher found when using summary sheet
strategy in learning English materials, the researcher suggests for the next
researchers who want to do similar research that combine summary sheet
strategy with writing.

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