First Step! 6th Semester English Education Students Start Submitting Research Titles

 Tangerang, 30 April 2025 — Students in the 6th semester of the English Education Study Program began to submit a mini thesis title or TAKI (Final Project of Scientific Work) as the initial stage in the process of preparing the final project. This activity is an important part of academic preparation before the final semester of study.

Title submission is done online through a Google Form link coordinated by academic staff with their respective academic supervisors. Students are expected to submit research titles that are relevant, original, and in accordance with their field of concentration. Some of the proposed themes include the use of technology in teaching, literary analysis, linguistic analysis and others.

One of the students, Zahra, said that the process of choosing a title was not easy. "We have to consider many things, including the selection of an up to date title, because I chose the TAKI pathway so I have to rack my brains on how to make my title and research worthy of publication in SINTA 3 or even 2. Sometimes I get confused and feel stuck, thinking that the type of research taken is also in accordance with the issues being studied," she said.

The campus stated that the title selection and validation process will be carried out by the Study Program team, and students whose titles are approved will be immediately directed to prepare a thesis proposal. It is hoped that all students can complete this stage on time so as not to hinder the graduation process.

Congestion! Teluknaga-Bojong Renged Lane Under Road Repair Project

 

Bojong Renged, 24/04/2025

Teluknaga, Tangerang Regency

The road repair project is underway on the main section connecting Teluknaga with Bojong Renged for about 7 kilometers. As a result of the work, traffic flow has been severely congested, especially during the morning and evening rush hours, even at 12 noon.

This road repair was carried out to overcome the damage that has been complained about by residents, such as potholes, bumpy surfaces, and poor drainage. The repair activities are part of the Tangerang Regency Government's infrastructure priority program for 2025.

Tangerang Regent Maesyal Rasyid directly visited the project site on Monday, April 14, 2025 and apologized to the public for the inconvenience that occurred during the work process.

Teluknaga, 22/04/2025

  "To the people who use the Bojong Renged-Teluknaga road, I apologize profusely because during this work process there will certainly be congestion and mobility disruptions," he said, quoted from the official website of the Tangerang Regency Government (tangerangkab.go.id).

Congestion are inevitable, especially during rush hour. Many motorists are forced to slow down due to the narrowed lanes and heavy equipment working at the location. Even so, this repair is expected to be a long-term solution to the complaints of residents who have had to struggle with damaged and potholed roads. This project is not just a patchwork, but an improvement in the quality of infrastructure that will support the economic activities and social access of the people of Teluknaga and its surroundings.

When the roads are smooth, go to the market, school, or workplace will also be faster and more convenient. Instead of complaining every day about damaged roads, it's better to support the repairs now, right? When the roads are repaired, not only will the vehicles run more smoothly, but the residents will also feel the direct impact. So, even if you have to face congestion for a while, believe me, this is all for the common good.

Here are some tips that may be helpful to residents during roadworks that cause congestion:

Tips for Dealing with congestion During Roadworks

1. Leave Early, try shifting your departure time 15-30 minutes earlier than usual. This can help you avoid peak traffic and give you more time if the roads are congested.

2. Use Navigation Apps, utilize apps like Google Maps or Waze to monitor traffic conditions and find smoother alternative routes.

3. Prepare Entertainment in the Car, listen to podcasts, audiobooks, or favorite playlists to make congestion time more enjoyable and less boring.

4. Refuel Before the Congestion, don't wait for the gasoline indicator to flash when you're stuck in congestion. Make sure the tank is sufficient, especially if the route is congested and long.

5. Bring Snacks and Drinking Water, this is really useful if you're stuck for a long time on the road. At least you can fill your stomach and stay hydrated without having to stop.

6. Stay Calm and Patient, getting angry in congestion only makes you more stressed. Take a deep breath, turn on the AC, and consider it extra time to reflect or listen to a song.

7. Use Public Transportation or Motorcycle, if possible, try other options like riding a motorcycle or public transportation. Motorcycles can sometimes cut through traffic faster.

Hopefully this news provides clear information and useful tips for people stuck in traffic. If there are further questions or updates, we will continue to provide the latest information.

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Menulis artikel jurnal sering kali membuat kita takut karena penulisan yang akademik, penuh aturan, formal dan terkadang kita harus melakukan revisi terus menerus. Tapi bisa lho menulis artikel jurnal jadi menyenangkan, caranya gimana ya?

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Tips tipis tipis biar kamu senang dan berambisi menulis artikel jurnal;

1. NIAT

Yuk sebelum mulai ke langkah selanjutnya, perkokoh niat dalam diri. Karena ketika semangat sedang naik turun, yang membuat kita tetap bertahan adalah niat yang kuat.

Mari kita refleksikan pelan pelan...

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"Aku ingin memahami topik ini lebih dalam, berpikir lebih kritis, dan menyusun gagasanku dengan jelas.”

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Sebagai pemula, pilihlah topik yang kamu senangi jika kamu mengkaji hal tersebut. Karena percuma topiknya canggih, referensinya bejibun, tapi kamu sendiri ngerasa bingung dan ga paham tiap kali mau nulis satu paragraf. Pilih topik yang bikin kamu excited buat baca. Baca, ya, baca adalah proses yang paling penting sebelum mulai menulis. Aku pernah ditegur oleh dosen saat pertama kali membuat artikel jurnal tanpa memperkaya bacaanku. Memang membaca itu sangat penting. Bayangkan, untuk membaca satu topik saja sudah malas apalagi lanjut ke proses menulis? 

Itulah pentingnya memilih topik yang bikin kamu enjoy.

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Yap, sama seperti point sebelumnya. Baca, baca, baca.

Banyakin baca artikel jurnal yang setipe dengan punyamu. Cari tau bagaimana penulis lain menyampaikan idenya dan menuangkan gagasannya. Perbanyak membaca buku buku expert yang dalam bidangmu.

Baca, pahami, simpan. Simpanlah referensi bacaanmu di aplikasi reference manager yang bisa bantu kelola daftar pustaka kamu seperti Mendeley dan lain sebagainya.

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Mulai aja dulu, tulisan dikit-dikitmu itu bisa jadi 1 artikel jurnal utuh kalo kamu konsisten. 

Mulai bikin outline sederhana dulu;

1. Latar belakang

2. Rumusan masalah

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5. Diskusikan

Pastinya dalam proses menulis, ada buntu buntunya.

Berdiskusilah dengan teman, kakak tingkat, dosen, atau siapapun yang pernah menulis artikel jurnal. Seraplah ilmu dari mereka tentang  bagaimana menulis artikel jurnal. Jangan sendiri, buatlah grup untuk berdiskusi. Sharing is caring!

Seperti itulah yang aku terapkan saat aku mulai menulis artikel jurnal. Semoga tips tipis-tipis ini membantu kamu yang sedang berjuang untuk menulis!

Barangkali ada tips lainnya bisa tulis di kolom komentar ya!