Students Perception of Critical Thinking in Constructing English Argumentative Writing at Eleventh Grade of SMK Pelayaran Padang

Milla Syukrina Sari, Hermawati Syarif, Mukhaiyar Mukhaiyar

Abstract: The indication that the students have limited critical thinking as reflected in their writing. This research aimed at finding out the students' critical thinking at eleventh grade of SMK Pelayaran Padang, concerning, students' critical thinking, students' critical thinking reflected in argumentative and students' perception of using critical thinking to construct English argumentative writing. The sample in this study was taken using purposive techniques. The students used their critical thinking to construct argumentative writing well especially in choosing the topic, organizing the arguments, and resolving problems that they experienced in constructing the writing. In conclusion, the students’ critical thinking was well applied in the writing of argumentative writing

Keywords: student perception, critical thinking, English, argumentative writing