FROM A CHUNK TO A WHOLE: IMPROVING THE PARAPHRASING SKILLS OF TRECE MARTIRES CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STEM LEARNERS THROUGH SENTENCE DE-COMBINING AND COMBINING STRATEGY
TMC-AR-TL-SHS-LA-42-22
Nenita C. Mojica
nenita.mojica@deped.gov.ph
Purpose: This study aims to determine if there is a significant difference in the paraphrasing skill level between the experimental group and the control group after utilizing the sentence de-combining and combining strategy.
Design/methodology/approach: The study was conducted among Grade 11 learners of Trece Martires City Senior High School during the school year 2021-2022, under the online distance learning modality. Pre-test and post-test assessments were administered using passages selected through Flesch-Kincaid Readability Tests. The experimental group used a validated paraphrasing worksheet that incorporated the sentence de-combining and combining strategy during the post-test. Mean, standard deviation, paired t-tests, and independent samples t-tests were computed to analyze the paraphrasing skill level of both groups before and after implementing the proposed strategy.
Findings: The results revealed a significant difference in the mean scores of the participants' paraphrasing skill level after utilizing the sentence de-combining and combining strategy compared to the traditional strategy. The treatment group achieved a higher mean score of 3.17, while the control group obtained a mean score of 2.18. This difference in mean scores demonstrates the effectiveness of the sentence de-combining and combining strategy in significantly improving paraphrasing skills.
Research limitations/implications: The personal attitude and perception towards plagiarism can influence paraphrasing skills, and addressing these factors is crucial for enhancing paraphrasing practices and overall writing abilities. Additionally, the current academic setup may not provide enough opportunities for explicit paraphrasing instruction and feedback, which can hinder students' development in this area.
Originality/value: This study introduces a novel approach to sentence combining, focusing on recombining words, phrases, or sentences to generate acceptable paraphrases. While sentence variety is not explicitly taught, the strategies for rearranging sentences naturally emerge as participants produce their paraphrases. This study is significant as paraphrasing plays a vital role in academic and scientific writing, and addressing concerns related to borrowing texts and avoiding plagiarism can be addressed through this research.
Keywords: paraphrasing, sentence combining, sentence de-combining, plagiarism
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15 окт 2024
