Pelatihan Pembuatan Makalah pada Siswa SMP Negeri 4 Majene Menuju Generasi Gemar Menulis

Abstract

Writing skills are essential for students to develop from an early age. Writing not only serves as a medium for expressing ideas, opinions, or thoughts, but also functions as a tool to train critical, systematic, and logical thinking. A lack of interest and skill in writing can have negative consequences. Students who are not accustomed to writing may struggle when asked to prepare reports, write essays, or face written exams that require structured argumentation and explanation. Training in academic writing is crucial, especially for junior high school students. This community service activity was carried out in three stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. Questionnaire results showed that the academic writing training received a positive response, particularly in terms of enjoyment, usefulness, and student motivation. However, challenges remain in terms of material comprehension, active participation, and self-confidence, which should be addressed through more practical and interactive learning methods in future programs.