Orthographic Errors in Jawi Script: An Analysis of Dissertation Abstracts at UIN Raden Fatah Palembang

Abstract

This research was motivated by the initial findings in the form of Jawi script orthographic errors in the abstracts of the dissertations of Postgraduate students of UIN Raden Fatah Palembang. This study aims to classify common orthographic errors, analyze their causes, and provide strategic recommendations. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method. The data types are primary and secondary. Data collection was conducted using the direct observation method. The analysis used descriptive methods. At this stage, each spelling error is documented and analyzed in depth to identify frequent error patterns. The results of this study provide empirical evidence on the orthographic ability of Jawi-scripted postgraduate students and the causal factors. The proposed strategy to minimize Jawi script orthographic errors in the dissertation abstract of UIN Raden Fatah Palembang Postgraduate students is to implement, increase exposure to Jawi Texts for students in the form of practice and practice, use technology to detect and correct writing errors independently, and learn Jawi spelling rules explicitly and systematically through the curriculum.