Identification of Student’s Difficulties in Implementing Final Assignments: A Case Study at a University in Jakarta

Abstract

A final assignment is a requirement for students to complete their studies at university, but it often presents challenges. This study aims to identify the challenges students encounter when completing their final assignments. The study involved students from a university in Jakarta. The research method was descriptive qualitative, with a case study approach. Data were collected through observation, documentation, and interviews. Findings indicate that during the final assignment preparation stage, students faced challenges related to the requirements, which sometimes differed between study programs, even within the same faculty. Students also struggled to choose a thesis topic because unclear information from the study program. another challenge was the lack of clarity and completeness in the final assignment guidebook. During the guidance process, students found it hard to match schedules with their supervisors. In the final exam stage, students had trouble meeting requirements due to limited information about the format and requirements for exam filing. The study concludes that the final assignment poses unique challenges for students at a university. Thus, it is recommended that a draft guideline for the final assignment be prepared based on agreements between study programs within a faculty.