THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ GRAMMAR MASTERY AND WRITING SKILL

Abstract

The objective of this research is to investigate the correlation between grammar mastery and writing skill of the fifth semester English education study program students of Tadulako University Palu. This research applied correlational research design. The population was English Education Study Program students at their fifth semester. The sample consisted of 30 students selected by applying random sampling technique. The data were collected by using questionnaire and tests. In analyzing the data, the researcher used Pearson’s-Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and Significance of Coefficient Correlation formula, using 0.05 significant level with 28 (20-2) degree of freedom (df). The result of data analysis shows that the t-counted (3.533) was higher than the t-table (2.048). It means that there is a significant correlation between the grammar mastery and writing skill of the fifth semester English education students of Tadulako University Palu.

Keywords: Correlation; Grammar Mastery; Writing Skill.