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This research explores the correlations between writing competence and lexical error in narrative texts among twelve college students from Musi Charitas Catholic University, majoring in English Language Education Study Program. Since writing is a crucial skill in learning foreign languages, as it helps students to increase their understanding of lexical items and cover the ideas in narrative text. Proper use of vocabulary is essential for clear communication, and lexical error can lead to misunderstandings or misinterpretations. Researcher uses quantitative design for this study with collecting data that are collected from the narrative texts of the students writings that are rated by two raters from two different universities. The result of this research shows that there is a strong correlation between writing competence and lexical error. The factors that give influence to this are vocabulary knowledge, prior writing experiences, and the teaching environment. Lastly, it should be implied in teaching situations where students are given more chances to increase their knowledge of learning vocabulary by increasing writing activity in a good learning environment so that students feel more motivated in writing activity.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the research found correlations between writing competence and lexical error, indicating a strong positive relationship where increased writing skill often accompanies more lexical errors.This suggests that errors are a natural part of the writing development process, potentially stemming from more complex writing attempts.Factors like vocabulary knowledge, teaching quality, and prior experience influence both writing competence and lexical errors.Therefore, instructors should focus on explicit vocabulary instruction, effective teaching strategies, and providing ample writing practice to enhance students skills and minimize errors.

Future Research

Based on the findings, future research could investigate the specific types of lexical errors made by students at different proficiency levels to tailor instruction more effectively. Furthermore, exploring the impact of different feedback methods on reducing lexical errors in narrative writing would be valuable. Finally, a longitudinal study tracking the development of writing competence and lexical error patterns over an extended period could provide deeper insights into the learning process and inform pedagogical approaches. These investigations, building upon the current study, will contribute to a more nuanced understanding of how to support students in developing strong writing skills and minimizing errors, ultimately fostering more confident and effective communicators.

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