Analysis of Spelling Errors in PKL Report Texts by Students

Abstract

Writing a Field Work Practice (PKL) report is one of the important academic tasks for students as a form of documentation and reflection on the work experience gained. However, in the process of writing the report, various spelling errors are often found that can reduce the quality and professionalism of the report. This study aims to analyze the types and frequency of spelling errors that occur in the text of the PKL report made by students. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a sample of PKL reports from students of a particular study program at a university. Data were collected through report collection and analyzed using spelling error analysis techniques based on applicable Indonesian language rules. The results of the study showed that the most common spelling errors included errors in capitalizing letters, incorrect use of punctuation, and errors in writing standard and non-standard words. In addition, errors were also found in hyphenation and the use of inappropriate affixes. The factors causing these spelling errors include students' lack of understanding of correct spelling rules, lack of writing practice, and minimal revision before submitting the report. This study provides recommendations for students to pay more attention to spelling rules in writing PKL reports and the focus of this study is the use of language errors in italics and inappropriate use of capital letters. It is recommended for supervisors to provide more intensive guidance related to linguistic aspects. Thus, the quality of PKL reports can be improved and support the achievement of learning objectives optimally.