Upaya Meningkatkan Keterampilan Menulis Teks Ilmiah melalui Teknik Parafrase Siswa Kelas VIII di SMP Negeri 10 Madiun

Abstract

This study aims to improve scientific writing skills and reduce plagiarism
among eighth-grade students through the application of paraphrasing
techniques. The research employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR)
approach using the spiral model developed by Kemmis and Taggart,
implemented over two cycles. The subject of the study was Class VIII A of
SMP Negeri 10 Madiun, consisting of 35 students. Each cycle consisted of the
stages of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The results showed
that prior to the implementation of the paraphrasing technique (pre-cycle),
students’ writing skills were categorized as poor, with an average score
below 70 and a plagiarism rate exceeding 50%. In the first cycle, a notable
improvement was observed; the average writing score rose above 70, and the
plagiarism rate dropped to around 50%. Further improvement occurred in the
second cycle, where the average score exceeded 80 and the plagiarism rate
decreased to a maximum of 20%. These findings indicate that the
paraphrasing technique is effective in enhancing scientific writing skills and
minimizing plagiarism among junior high school students.