Open AccessAn Error Analysis of Phrasal Verb Mistake Based on Surface Strategy Taxonomy In Writing An English Essay
Author(s) -
Yosi Marita
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
edu-ling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2621-5128
pISSN - 2614-7343
DOI - 10.32663/edu-ling.v3i2.1412
Subject(s) - mistake , verb , linguistics , taxonomy (biology) , error analysis , computer science , content analysis , natural language processing , psychology , mathematics education , sociology , mathematics , philosophy , botany , social science , political science , biology , law
The purpose of this study was to find and analyze phrasal verb mistake based on surface strategy taxonomy in English essays written by students. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach with content analysis methods. The data source of this research is the first semester students of the Accounting Program Prof. Dr. Hazairin, SH University in academic year 2019/2020. The data consisted of 24 essays written by students. The results of this study indicate that there are 76 errors from four categories of errors including: obmission, misformation, addition, and misordering. Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that the highest error is found in misformation namely 30 times (86%). Causing a misperception between the writer and the reader. Therefore phrasal verb is indispensable in writing essays in English.