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Language errors are inappropriate or incorrect use of grammar rules, vocabulary, spelling, or sentence structure in a language. Language errors can occur due to various factors, such as a lack of understanding of grammatical rules, influence from other languages, or lack of awareness of correct and appropriate usage in certain communication situations. This research aims to analyze errors in using Indonesian properly in making presentations by students of the Indonesian Language Education Study Program at Medan State University. The method used for research and collecting data is through direct observation through presentations during lectures via Via-zoom media by recording the progress of the presentation. The implication of this research is the importance of increasing understanding and mastery of good and standard Indonesian for students. The research target is students of the Class C Indonesian language study program class of 2022 at Medan State University in order to improve the quality of presentations for the future.   Keywords:, , 

The objective of this study is to analyse language faults, including word choice errors (diction), spelling and punctuation problems, and sentence structure errors, in narrative essays written by fourth-grade elementary school pupils. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach, utilising a case study research style. The study revealed that the most prevalent errors were related to word selection (diction) and the usage of capital letters. According to the findings, Indonesian grade IV instructors should enhance and supplement their teaching on spelling usage and provide instruction on proper sentence patterns in order to enhance students' knowledge. .  

The objective of this study is to analyse language faults, including word choice errors (diction), spelling and punctuation problems, and sentence structure errors, in narrative essays written by fourth-grade elementary school pupils. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach, utilising a case study research style. The study revealed that the most prevalent errors were related to word selection (diction) and the usage of capital letters. According to the findings, Indonesian grade IV instructors should enhance and supplement their teaching on spelling usage and provide instruction on proper sentence patterns in order to enhance students' knowledge. .  

Curriculum review and lesson plan papers are a common type of scientific work found in the educational environment. However, in practice, many language errors are still found in these papers. This can lower the quality of the scientific work and hinder reader understanding. This study aims to analyze language errors in curriculum review and lesson plan papers. The research method used in this study is descriptive analysis. Data were obtained from curriculum review and lesson plan papers obtained from students. The results of the study show that there are various types of language errors found in these papers, namely spelling errors and punctuation errors. The most common spelling errors are the writing of words that do not conform to Indonesian language rules. The most common word errors are the use of incorrect capitalization. And the most common punctuation errors are the use of periods that do not conform to language rules.

This study delves into the usage of Indonesian language on the social media platform Instagram, with a particular focus on identifying and analyzing the prevalent errors and misunderstandings that arise. Employing a descriptive qualitative research methodology, the study examines user-generated comments and captions. The findings reveal that users frequently commit spelling mistakes on basic words, including capitalization, punctuation, and word separation. Additionally, inappropriate word choices and grammatical errors are common among users. Furthermore, the mixing of Indonesian with slang, English, and local dialects contributes to confusion and communication barriers. Overall, the study highlights the suboptimal usage of Indonesian on Instagram, emphasizing the need for enhanced language proficiency and effective communication strategies.

This research evaluates errors in the use of Indonesian in non-Indonesian language and literature students' theses, focusing on aspects of spelling, punctuation, use of italics, and writing particles or affixes. Qualitative descriptive methods are used for in-depth text analysis, identifying language errors in various linguistic fields. The findings show that errors in the use of punctuation marks, especially periods and commas, are dominant with percentages of 53.06% and 38.78% respectively. Spelling errors, especially in the affixes "di-" (42.54%) and "ke-" (31.18%), indicate the writer's confusion in separating or combining the affix with the word that follows it. Grammatical errors, especially in the use of prepositions (40.91%) and conjunctions (31.82%), as well as errors in making effective sentences (27.27%). Phonological errors, such as incorrect use of punctuation, can interfere with a reader's comprehension. This shows that students are often influenced by spoken language in academic writing. In addition, spelling and grammatical errors indicate a lack of understanding of correct Indonesian language rules. To overcome this, it requires increasing understanding of grammar rules, consistent writing practice, and reading good written references. In this way, the quality of students' academic writing can be improved, minimizing errors, and increasing effective scientific communication. 

Indonesian is the official language of the Indonesian nation which is used by all Indonesian people. The increasingly rapid development of technology can influence society, one of which is the correct use of Indonesian, especially among students who often use slang. This research discusses the bad use of Indonesian language etiquette on social media, especially Tiktok. In this research, researchers used descriptive methods to identify language errors that occur on social media, especially on Tiktok. The aim of this research is to describe the use of toxic language in comments by content creators. The research results show that the use of Indonesian on social media, especially on TikTok, often experiences errors in spelling, diction and grammatical structure. These mistakes can lead to misunderstandings and ineffective use of language. The conclusion of this research shows that the unethical use of Indonesian on social media can have a negative impact on individuals. Therefore, more awareness and attention is needed in using Indonesian on social media in order to communicate effectively and not cause misunderstandings.

especially among young people. However, the use of social media can also cause various problems, including the use of unethical language. This research discusses the influence of poor Indonesian language etiquette on social media on individuals. In this research, researchers used descriptive methods to identify language errors that occur on social media, especially on Instagram. The research results show that the use of Indonesian on social media often experiences errors in spelling, diction and grammatical structure. These mistakes can lead to misunderstandings and ineffective use of language. Apart from that, this research also found that the use of Indonesian on social media often experiences variations in Indonesian with English, slang and local regional languages. The conclusion of this research shows that the unethical use of Indonesian on social media can have a negative impact on individuals. Therefore, more awareness and attention is needed in using Indonesian on social media in order to communicate effectively and not cause misunderstandings.

This research aims to explore the effectiveness of using Indonesian in student presentations and seminars. The method used in this research is the Quantitative Method using a Questionnaire. Questionnaires were distributed to 23 students who had attended seminars or student presentations. Research findings show that students still often make errors in grammar, spelling and word choice in talks and seminars. These grammatical errors can affect how well the audience understands the presentation or seminar material; Audiences who are distracted by grammatical errors will have a hard time following along. Therefore, so that students can use Indonesian in presentations and seminars well, they need to be guided and trained.

This article discusses the analysis of language errors in students' papers in the Economic Education Study Program, Faculty of Economics, Medan State University. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method by analyzing and describing the types of language errors found in 10 student papers of the Economics education study program, Faculty of Economics, Medan State University. By collecting data in the form of student papers as samples, identifying and classifying the types of language errors , as well as describing and interpreting the findings. The research results identified four main categories of errors, namely errors in writing letters, words, punctuation marks, and absorption elements. In-depth analysis is carried out by classifying each error category into more specific types along with examples and corrections. These findings show the importance of understanding and mastering good and correct Indonesian language rules in writing scientific papers, especially for students. It is hoped that this research can provide valuable information for teachers and related institutions to improve students' language skills in writing quality scientific papers.

This article discusses the analysis of language errors in students' papers in the Economic Education Study Program, Faculty of Economics, Medan State University. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method by analyzing and describing the types of language errors found in 10 student papers of the Economics education study program, Faculty of Economics, Medan State University. By collecting data in the form of student papers as samples, identifying and classifying the types of language errors , as well as describing and interpreting the findings. The research results identified four main categories of errors, namely errors in writing letters, words, punctuation marks, and absorption elements. In-depth analysis is carried out by classifying each error category into more specific types along with examples and corrections. These findings show the importance of understanding and mastering good and correct Indonesian language rules in writing scientific papers, especially for students. It is hoped that this research can provide valuable information for teachers and related institutions to improve students' language skills in writing quality scientific papers.

This research was conducted to determine various language errors contained in the mini research reports of students of the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program. The method used is a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques by means of observation, documentation and literature study. The source of data in this research is a mini research report from students of the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program Class of 2022, 3rd semester in the 2023 Academic Year at Medan State University. Based on the analysis activities that have been carried out, various language errors were found in the areas of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics.

This research was conducted to determine various language errors contained in the mini research reports of students of the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program. The method used is a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques by means of observation, documentation and literature study. The source of data in this research is a mini research report from students of the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program Class of 2022, 3rd semester in the 2023 Academic Year at Medan State University. Based on the analysis activities that have been carried out, various language errors were found in the areas of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics.

This study focused on UNIMED Biology Department students and aimed to find Indonesian language errors in their WhatsApp conversations with lecturers. The data included messages sent by UNIMED biology students to lecturers via WhatsApp. A qualitative analysis was conducted to compare this data with language error standards set in good and correct Indonesian language rules, such as EYD, PUEBI, and KBBI. The results showed that some of the language mistakes that often occur in conversation include incorrect word use, incorrect punctuation, and ineffective sentences

The use of standard language is used in writing news. This research aims to identify and analyze writing errors made by journalists in writing news on internet media, especially on CNBC Indonesia. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, focusing on Indonesian writing errors from the aspects of spelling and diction. The research results show that there are several errors that often occur in news writing on CNBC Indonesia, such as inappropriate use of punctuation, letter writing errors, and word writing errors. These errors can confuse readers and create ambiguity in understanding. Recommendations that can be given are to increase accuracy in the use of punctuation marks, letters and words. Journalists need to pay attention to correct writing rules and double-check before publishing news. Apart from that, the editorial team also needs to provide training and guidance to journalists to improve the quality of news writing. It is hoped that the results of this research can contribute to improving the quality of CNBC Indonesia's online news writing and reducing ambiguity in reader understanding. This is important to maintain media professionalism and provide clear and accurate information to readers. In this way, it is hoped that CNBC Indonesia's online news can become a reliable source of information that is easy for readers to understand.

Language errors often occur consciously because students basically believe that they do not master the language system they use, so they are not sure about the words they make. Because of the difficulties he experienced, he then thought about creating his own language or even abandoning it. This research analyzes language errors from the most important thing, namely the speeches of Indonesian state leaders from the beginning until now. The analysis was carried out using theories viewed from a linguistic perspective, including Phonology, Semantics and Spelling (EYD). We should preserve the Indonesian language by communicating well, politely and courteously so that we as young people do not feel the fading of this language. Additionally, we must reduce the use of slang, especially in conversations on social media, as it can influence the way the next generation speaks. In everyday life, language must be adapted to the situation at hand and spoken correctly.

This study aims to describe language errors in writing on shop signs. Samples were taken on Jalan Singa 1, Tawang District with 4 samples of shop signboards. This paper uses a qualitative descriptive method, namely analyzing, describing and summarizing various conditions and situations from various data collected in the form of results from the field. From the results of this study, in general it can be said that Indonesian language errors in writing shop signs are still often found which do not comply with the rules of good and correct Indonesian. Forms of writing errors include errors in punctuation, abbreviations, word choice, spelling and unclear meaning. Writing errors on shop signs are caused by the influence of the use of everyday language or writing based on people's oral speech, limited knowledge of Indonesian language rules, and the tendency to simply imitate. Apart from that, people also pay little attention to how to use language in writing correctly, so these mistakes have the potential to trigger problems with language errors in writing shop signs.

A letter is a means of conveying information in writing from one party to another. Then there are elements that fall into the category of Indonesian language errors in this letter, namely errors in using letters, errors in writing words, errors in writing punctuation marks, ineffective use of words. Errors in correspondence made by writers do not refer to letter writing standards, based on the letter writers' knowledge and skills regarding grammar and limited letter form. The location of this research is the Sindangkasih sub-district office, Ciamis Regency. The aim is to improve letter writing in agencies because there is a habit where writers only rely on samples without following new rules. The research method used in this research is descriptive analytical method. The sampling carried out was comparing three letters as material for research. The results obtained from the research and analysis on the effectiveness of sentences were six errors from the 3 letters, and in spelling errors there were nine errors from the 3 letters.

There is a phenomenon where Indonesians speak English with syntactical interference from Indonesians. This study aims to describe the most common syntactical interference made by the elite group in Indonesia when speaking English. This research also aims to reveal the factors that cause the elite group of Indonesia to use those types of syntactical interference when speaking English. The researcher collected primary data by interviewing and recording 33 respondents from the elite group of Indonesia. The analysis was carried out using quantitative and qualitative descriptive methods. The results show the elite group in Indonesia makes several types of syntactical errors, including omissions, additions, malformations, and disordering. This is due to a lack of awareness in the attempt to translate the original structure of Indonesian into English.

This study aims to analyze spelling patterns in the form of spelling errors in student speech texts. This research uses descriptive qualitative research. The source of data in this research is the speech texts of students of the Department of Indonesian Language and Literature Education Semester 5, Faculty of Letters and Culture, Gorontalo State University in the 2022/2023 academic year. The data in this study are sentences that contain spelling mistakes in accordance with EYD in the form of letter usage, word writing, punctuation usage, and writing of absorbed elements. The number of speech texts in the research is 40 speech texts. The data collection techniques used in this research are documentation, reading technique, and note-taking technique. The data analysis technique in this research goes through several stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, data inference and verification, and final conclusion. The results of this study show that there are three forms of spelling errors in speech texts written by students, namely the use of letters, word writing, and the use of punctuation marks. The errors in the use of letters include errors in the use of capital letters as many as 20 errors consisting of errors in writing titles, geographic names, and greetings. Meanwhile, there were 5 italicization errors consisting of foreign language writing errors. Word writing errors in the form of preposition writing errors consist of 10 errors. Punctuation errors include 5 period errors and 27 comma errors.