Holistics (Hospitality and Linguistics) : Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Inggris https://jurnal.polsri.ac.id/index.php/holistic <p>Holistics Journal is published twice a year in the month of June and December (p-ISSN 2085-4021; e-ISSN 2657-1897); it presents articles on hospitality, linguistics, and literature. The contents include analyses, studies, application of theories, research reports, material developments, and reviews.</p> <p> </p> Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya en-US Holistics (Hospitality and Linguistics) : Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Inggris 2085-4021 The Effectiveness of Know-Want-Learn (KWL) Technique to Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension https://jurnal.polsri.ac.id/index.php/holistic/article/view/8695 <p>The Purpose of this research was to find out whether or not it was effective to use Know-Want-Learn (KWL) technique to improve students’ reading Comprehension at the Fifth Semester Students of English Education Study Program Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang. This research was done through Quasi-experimental method, technique for collecting the data and technique for analyzing the data. The population number is 36 students, and use the convenience non random sampling. Based on statistic analysis of independent sample t-test, the result of students’ score in experimental group and control groups that the value of t-obtained 5.224 was higher than t-test (1.671). It could be concluded that H<sub>o</sub> (Null Hypothesis) was rejected and H<sub>a</sub> (Alternative Hypothesis) was accepted. The result of the students’ reading comprehension in the posttest of experimental group was (85.30) it was the higher of the score than the control group which were not through (KWL) (76.38) as the higher score. It means that used this KWL is significance.</p> Serly Marliasari Eka Haryati Yuliany Sri Yuliani Dwi Rara Saraswaty Copyright (c) 2024 Holistics (Hospitality and Linguistics) : Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Inggris 2024-06-30 2024-06-30 16 1 Context-Based Learning and its Influence on Pupils’ Reading Accomplishment https://jurnal.polsri.ac.id/index.php/holistic/article/view/8710 <p>In academic classes and professional settings, some researchers have indicated that context-based learning can affect students' academic success. Unfortunately, it was difficult to find research on the connection between the approach and students' reading achievement. Therefore, the researcher aimed to investigate how context-based learning affects students' reading success. It was a quantitative correlational research that included 63 individuals from the State Polytechnic of Sriwijaya. The data on context-based learning were collected from the viewpoints of the students The data regarding the dependent variable were collected through the score of the tests. The research found a strong and significant link between context-driven learning and achievement in reading (R = 0.679). The R-squared value was 0.462. It means that the contribution of contextual learning to students’ reading success was 46.2%. Additional variables not included in this model impacted the remaining 53.8%.</p> Sri Endah Kusmartini Copyright (c) 2024 Holistics (Hospitality and Linguistics) : Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Inggris 2024-06-30 2024-06-30 16 1 Video Copywriting of Pempek Cek Yeti https://jurnal.polsri.ac.id/index.php/holistic/article/view/8845 <p>This study discusses the video copywriting process of Pempek Cek Yati using the modified Research and Development (R&amp;D) method by Sukmadinata (2019). The purpose of this study was to outline the steps involved in creating the video copywriting, focusing on three stages: (1) Preliminary study; (2) Model Development; and (3) Product Drafting. There were seven experts of scriptwriting, English, and video editing participated in providing comments and suggestions chosen by purposive sampling. The data were collected by both observation, and interviews, and analyzed through a coding analysis by (Gale, Heath, Cameron, Rashid, &amp; Redwood, 2013 and Furber, 2010). The findings revealed some areas needing improvement, as identified by each expert. The language experts suggested fixing some grammatical error in some parts of ad copy. The video experts suggested revising some parts of video such as changing the filter, adding the logo of institution, the size of subtitle, and adding contact person information. This video copywriting is expected to provide detailed information of Pempek Cek Yati.</p> Mia Puja Andini Copyright (c) 2024 Holistics (Hospitality and Linguistics) : Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Inggris 2024-06-30 2024-06-30 16 1 Designing a Video Script of New Ocarina as One of Tourism Destination in Batam https://jurnal.polsri.ac.id/index.php/holistic/article/view/8834 <p>The aim of this research was to know how to design a video of New Ocarina as one of tourism destination in Batam using the steps of writing a script by Hanifa (2013). The methodology of this research was Research and Development Method (R&amp;D) adapted from Plomp (1997). The steps were: (1) Preliminary Investigation, (2) Designing, (3) Realization/Construction, (4) Test, evaluation, and revision, (5) Implementation. In the preliminary investigation, the writer did a literature study and field study. In designing, the writer designs the script using Jakacaping (2018) format. Then, there is realization/construction. In this step the writer make first draft. After that, the writer did testing, evaluation, and revision by gave it to 5 experts. The experts were evaluating and giving comments to the script and video. After that the writer revised the script and the video. In conclusion the writer could make a script that has been testified&nbsp;&nbsp; by using Hanifa (2013) of steps writing script and research and methodology by Plomp (1997).</p> Syamarah Humairo Viranda Copyright (c) 2024 Holistics (Hospitality and Linguistics) : Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Inggris 2024-06-29 2024-06-29 16 1 Writing A Video Script to Promote DR. A.K. Gani Museum as a Tourism Destination in Palembang https://jurnal.polsri.ac.id/index.php/holistic/article/view/8844 <p>This study was aimed at finding out how to write a video script of dr. A.K. Gani Museum as a tourism destination in Palembang. The researcher used Research and Development (R&amp;D) method by Plomp (1997), consisted of preliminary investigation, designing, realization/construction, testing, evaluation and revision, and implementation. In the preliminary investigation, the researcher did literature and field study. In designing step, the researcher modified video script by Ranga and Koul (2017). Then, in realization/construction step, the researcher made first draft and linked it to AIDA Model stated by Rofiq et al (2012). After that, the researcher did test, evaluation, and revision by giving it to four experts who were chosen purposively (Head of dr. A.K. Gani Museum, Script writer, English linguist, Video Editor). The last step was implementation, in which the result was a final video script entitled “Visiting dr. A.K. Gani: Historical Tourism Destination in Palembang”. The researcher uploaded the video in social media such as Youtube for promoting Palembang tourism destination.</p> Lidya Ferliana Copyright (c) 2024 Holistics (Hospitality and Linguistics) : Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Inggris 2024-06-30 2024-06-30 16 1 The Copywriting of Palembang Bird Park as a Tourism Destination in Palembang https://jurnal.polsri.ac.id/index.php/holistic/article/view/8850 <p>This study &nbsp;explores the creation of a compelling copywriting script designed to promote the Palembang Bird Park. The methodology employed a systematic approach, encompassing idea generation, outline creation, research, material selection, message planning, structural arrangement, script drafting, testing, and finalization. Expert consultations were integral throughout the process, ensuring thoroughness and effectiveness. Data were gathered via observations and interviews, facilitating informed script development. Rigorous testing ensued, involving feedback from experts to refine content and language use. The outcome is a meticulously crafted script titled "Palembang Bird Park as a Tourism Destination in Palembang," poised to captivate audiences and making copywriting &nbsp;script to promote Palembang Bird Park</p> Wahyuni Dianita Utami Tiur Simanjuntak Evi Agustinasari Copyright (c) 2024 Holistics (Hospitality and Linguistics) : Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Inggris 2024-06-30 2024-06-30 16 1