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Determinants
Influencing the Quality
and Completion of
Undergraduate Thesis
Writing Among EFL
Learners
Introduction
Research Objectives
Undergraduate thesis writing is a critical milestone for EFL To identify key factors affecting the thesis writing
learners. process.
Challenges include language barriers, limited resources, and time To analyze the role of supervisors, institutional support,
constraints. and learner attributes.
This study investigates factors influencing thesis quality and To recommend strategies for improving thesis outcomes.
completion among EFL learners.
Result & Discussion
Learner-Related Factors Supervisor-Related Factors Institutional Support
Motivation Feedback Quality • Universities with
Students with higher Constructive and timely dedicated thesis writing
intrinsic motivation feedback from resources reported
completed their thesis supervisors significantly higher thesis quality.
Research Question
more effectively. improved thesis
What factors contribute to the revisions. • Writing centers and peer
quality and successful Time Management collaboration
completion of EFL learners’ Learners who created Supervisor Availability opportunities boosted
undergraduate theses? structured schedules Regular and consistent learner confidence and
faced fewer delays in meetings provided writing skills.
thesis writing. essential guidance for
thesis completion.
Method
Research Design Challenges Identified Recommendations
Mixed-method approach
combining quantitative and • Limited access to academic resources was • Universities should establish structured
qualitative data. a major obstacle for students from thesis writing programs, including
smaller institutions. training on research methodologies and
Participants academic writing.
• Some learners reported unclear
100 undergraduate EFL • Supervisors should adopt a mentorship
expectations during the thesis writing
learners from various approach, balancing academic rigor with
process, which prolonged completion
universities. emotional support for students.
times.
Data Collection
• Surveys for learner
perspectives. Conclusion References
• Interviews with
supervisors. Effective time management, motivation, Rimberio. (2022). Principles of Language
• Document analysis of and access to institutional resources are Learning and Teaching Journal
completed theses. critical for successful thesis completion.
Spencer, & Warner. (2021). Research
Data Analysis Collaboration between learners, Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and
supervisors, and institutions is essential to Mixed Methods Approaches. Liceria
Statistical analysis and
improve outcomes. Publications
thematic coding.
Head of Research Prof. Ketut Susilo, M.Si. Member Prof. Rachelle Beaudry Dr. Reese Miller, M.Ed. Richard Sanchez, M.A.
Timeline January–May 2024
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