PBSI Student Competence in Applying Affixation Rules in Papers

Abstract

This study aims to identify and explain various types of affixation errors that often occur in PBSI student papers from the 2024 batch. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive research type to analyze language errors, especially the use of affixation in the paper. Data sources in this study include: (1) data collection from PBSI student papers from the 2024 batch; (2) data analysis and reduction based on findings from the papers that have been collected; (3) presentation of data analysis results. Data were collected through document analysis, where PBSI student papers from 2024 were the main source. Data analysis was carried out thematically to identify dominant error patterns and their causative factors. The results of the study showed various errors in the use of prefixes, suffixes, and confixes, these findings emphasize the importance of morphological understanding, especially in word formation through the affixation process. A good understanding of the structure of affixes in Indonesian is necessary to produce sentences that comply with the rules and are effective in conveying meaning.