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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We, the researchers, wish to extend our sincerest gratitude to those who
participated and contributed a lot to the success of this research study,
specifically:
To the faculty of the College of Education Lagawe Campus, especially
to Madam Vicky A. Cadalig, School Director, and Sir Dizon B. Tayaban,
College Dean, for their approval, allowing us to conduct this research study;
To the panel of examiners, Madam Karen A. Puguon, the chairperson,
Madam Shara T. Langbayan, and Sir Fernando G. Hernando, for their all-out
service that led and guided us to the betterment of the research study;
To Madam Janaliza D. Bantiyan, our group’s research adviser, for her
support to us;
To Madam Karen A. Puguon for her unending support and effort in
guiding us throughout our research study. Her unwavering commitment to
our learning journey is truly admirable. Her encouragement and guidance
have not only enriched our research but also inspired us to strive for
excellence;
To the respondents who actively answered the questionnaires
providing the information we needed to accomplish this study;
To our beloved family, words cannot adequately convey our deep
appreciation for your boundless love and financial support;
Most of all, to God, for the boundless love, immense wisdom, enormous
courage, enduring strength, and undeniable faith that He has given us
throughout the study.

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Jocelyn Pagalla & Jemima Dogapna

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DEDICATION
This piece of work is dedicated to our parents, for their boundless
love and support allowing us to have an education and providing for
our needs. Their continuous moral, spiritual, emotional, and financial
support helped finish our research. All these, we offer to them.
To our classmates and friends who motivated us, helped us to
finish this research and cheered us up when we were down, God bless
them all.
To the esteemed faculty of Ifugao State University- College of
Education, whose unwavering support and guidance have been
instrumental to our journey.
Above all, we extend our deepest gratitude to our Almighty God,
whose blessings have continually sustained us in our daily lives. We
are grateful for the strength, courage, patience, wisdom, time, and
guidance that He has bestowed upon us, enabling us to bring this work
to fruition.
Jocelyn & Jemima

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ABSTRACT
Writing in the academic community is regarded as a precise skill.

Majority of university students find writing a challenge. This research
analysed the freshmen students’ ability to write descriptive texts in the
College of Education, IFSU- Lagawe during Term 1, SY 2023-2024. The
qualitative method in research was utilized. Data was gathered from
the descriptive essays written by the participants of the study. The
data was grouped based on the following indicators: content,
grammar, vocabulary, organization, and mechanics. Out of 15
students, 14 of them had grammar errors, while five students had
errors in vocabulary and organization. The most common reasons for
the respondents' difficulty in writing descriptive texts, given by and
agreed upon by the respondents are: lack of study and exercise, and
lack of knowledge in English which had the highest percentage. The
lower percentage is attributed to lack of interest and lack of
comprehension of the text’s grammar while the lowest in percentage is
attributed to motivating one’s self to have interest in writing and
teachers paying attention to the right method in teaching students.
Keywords: English writing, Descriptive Text, Discourse Theory

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Contents
Title Page...............................................................................i
Approval Sheet......................................................................ii
Acknowledgment...................................................................iii
Dedication.............................................................................iv
Abstract.................................................................................v
Table of Contents..................................................................vi
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Theoretical/conceptual Framework.......................................17
Paradigm of the study...........................................................21
Statement of the Problem.....................................................21
Significance of the study.......................................................21
CHAPTER 2. METHODOLOGY
Research Method...................................................................21
Research Environment..........................................................22
Respondents..........................................................................23
Data Gathering......................................................................23
CHAPTER 3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
3.1 Students Difficulties........................................................24

In Grammar........................................................26
In Content...........................................................30
Mechanics...........................................................32
Organization.......................................................34
In Vocabulary.....................................................36
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3.2 Tabulated Result…………………………………………...38
CHAPTER 4. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Conclusions...........................................................................41
Recommendations.................................................................43
Reference..............................................................................44
Appendix I (Letter to the College Dean)................................47
Appendix II (Letter to the Respondents)................................49
Appendix III (Curriculum Vitae)..............................................50

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participated and contributed a lot to the success of this research study,

To the faculty of the College of Education Lagawe Campus, especially

to Madam Vicky A. Cadalig, School Director, and Sir Dizon B. Tayaban,

To the panel of examiners, Madam Karen A. Puguon, the chairperson,

To Madam Janaliza D. Bantiyan, our group’s research adviser, for her

To Madam Karen A. Puguon for her unending support and effort in

guiding us throughout our research study. Her unwavering commitment to

our learning journey is truly admirable. Her encouragement and guidance

To the respondents who actively answered the questionnaires

providing the information we needed to accomplish this study;

To our beloved family, words cannot adequately convey our deep

appreciation for your boundless love and financial support;

courage, enduring strength, and undeniable faith that He has given us

throughout the study.

Jocelyn Pagalla & Jemima Dogapna

This piece of work is dedicated to our parents, for their boundless

love and support allowing us to have an education and providing for

our needs. Their continuous moral, spiritual, emotional, and financial

support helped finish our research. All these, we offer to them.

To our classmates and friends who motivated us, helped us to

To the esteemed faculty of Ifugao State University- College of

Education, whose unwavering support and guidance have been

instrumental to our journey.

Above all, we extend our deepest gratitude to our Almighty God,

whose blessings have continually sustained us in our daily lives. We

Jocelyn & Jemima

Writing in the academic community is regarded as a precise skill.

Keywords: English writing, Descriptive Text, Discourse Theory

CHAPTER 3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

3.1 Students Difficulties........................................................24

3.2 Tabulated Result…………………………………………...38

CHAPTER 4. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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