An Analysis of Students' Error in Writing Analytical Exposition Text at XI Grade of MAN 4 AGAM
One of the most important language skills is writing. Writing is a skill that requires the ability to organize text effectively in alignment with the purpose of communication and context. One of the text types that was taught was analytical exposition text, which aimed to provide an argument or opinion on a topical. However, many students still experienced various error in writing this text, both in terms of structure and language. Some problems that were found were: first, repetition of the same error in the assignment, second, students had difficulty choosing the right words for their writing. This study aimed to identify the types of writing errors commonly Made by students and the main causes of students' errors in writing assignment. This study used a Mixed method design, combining quantitative and qualitative methods in one study. The informant were XI IPS 2 students of MAN 4 Agam, consisting of eight informants: seven students and one English teacher. This study used purposive sampling. Data were collected using instruments in the form of documentation from students writing results and interview. Technique of data analysis was conducted through data collection techniques, data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The result showed that the forms of students error in writing Analytical Exposition Texts were grammar, lexical, and discourse. These errors tended to be high, with an Percentage from two writing results written by students about analytical exposition text. It was found that the omission 25%, addition 10,01%, misformation 12,79%, and misordering 17,55%. In addition, it was found that 9,82% lexical, 8,33% cohesion, and 15,47% coherence. In addition, the finding also revealed the causes of students error in the form of cognitive limitation, lack of feedback, and psychological factor that affected student writing, which were also related to the aspects of grammar, lexical, and discourse.