Indonesian University EFL Students’ Strategies in Reading Article Journal for Their Undergraduate Thesis Writing

Abstract

This study explores the strategies encountered by Indonesian university EFL students in reading academic texts, particularly article journals, upon completing their thesis projects. Through qualitative analysis, data were collected via interviews with a female single participant, who has recently got her english educational degree in one of the universities in central java, Indonesia. Employing coding as a tool, the study analyzed the interview data, using the construct originally developed by Mokhtari & Sheorey's (2002). The finding revealed that the participant faced difficulties comprehending academic texts, including unfamiliar vocabulary and content complexity. Coping strategies employed by the participant included guessing meanings, rereading, consulting dictionaries, and utilizing visual aids like tables and figures. The findings suggest the need for future research to investigate how educators prepare EFL learners to navigate academic reading effectively.