Errors In Using Indonesian Spelling In Students' Observation Report Texts Of Grade Viii SMPN 4 Semende Darat Tengah

Abstract

This study aims to describe the forms of spelling errors and identify necessary corrective measures in observational report texts of eighth-grade students at SMPN 4 Semende Central Land . The focus of the study includes errors in capitalization, italics, commas, and periods according to the Indonesian Spelling Rules (EBI). The method used is a qualitative descriptive analysis of a number of report texts written by students. The results of the study indicate that errors in capitalization include the use of capital letters in almost all words, inaccurate capitalization at the beginning of sentences, and errors in written geographical names. In the aspect of italics, inaccuracies were found in their use for emphasis and writing foreign terms. Comma errors were seen in the omission of commas after initial information, inaccuracies in enclosing appositional information, errors in details, and not being used in compound contradictory sentences. In the use of periods, students often do not write them at the end of sentences and place them in positions that do not match their function. Based on these findings, improvement strategies are needed through the integration of spelling learning into the writing process, providing appropriate text models, providing diagnostic feedback, tiered practice, and implementing independent and peer editing techniques. This study concludes that improving students' spelling skills requires a systematic, contextual, and continuous learning approach.