Research trends in english education theses during the covid-19 pandemic: a bibliometric analysis at UIN Suska Riau
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Bibliometric Analysis, Research Trends, English Language EducationAbstract
This study investigates research trends in undergraduate theses of English Education students during the COVID-19 pandemic at the State Islamic University of Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau. Employing a bibliometric approach with a content analysis design, the study analyzed 447 theses published between 2020 and 2022 using total sampling. The data were collected through document analysis and examined using descriptive statistics to identify patterns in research approaches, research types, and language skill focus. The findings reveal that quantitative research dominated the theses, accounting for 85% of the total, followed by qualitative (15%) and mixed-methods (1%) approaches. Despite its lower proportion, qualitative research showed a consistent increase over the three-year period. Among quantitative studies, descriptive research emerged as the most prevalent type (41%), primarily focusing on writing skills. In contrast, qualitative studies were largely dominated by case studies (52%) and qualitative descriptive designs (42%), with a strong emphasis on speaking skills. Other research types, including classroom action research, qualitative surveys, and library research, were minimally represented. Overall, the study highlights a strong preference for quantitative approaches while indicating a gradual shift toward more diverse methodological practices. These findings provide valuable insights into evolving research patterns in English language education during the pandemic and may inform future thesis supervision and research development.
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