Story Ideas Research Articles

Mengembangkan Bakat Menulis Siswa, Meningkatkan Keterampilan Menulis Cerpen, Serta Menumbuhkan Minat Baca Dan Tulis

This community service is carried out to develop students ' writing talents, improve short story writing skills, and foster an interest in reading and writing. It aims to explain the importance of intensive training in writing short stories to awaken the literary talent of NWDI Pancor Kopong Junior High School students, which amounts to 15 people. The reason for choosing this topic is based on the awareness of the importance of developing creative writing skills in education and the recognition of the potential of literature as a means of self-expression and understanding that is important for the development of students. The approach used in the service is a training approach that includes the stages of planning, action, observation and reflection, and results. The planning stage includes the identification of students ' talents through questionnaires and interviews, as well as the preparation of training materials based on relevant literature. The action stage involves several weeks of intensive training focusing on developing the idea, drafting the plot, characterization and editing the script. Continuous observation is used to monitor the development of students ' skills, while the reflection stage evaluates the training results and designs improvements for the next stage. The evaluation results showed that this training was successful in improving students ' ability to develop short story ideas (80%), develop story plots (75%), describe character characters (85%), and edit scripts (70%). Further action plans include the refinement of training modules based on feedback and an increased focus on more in-depth writing techniques to ensure optimal achievement in the development of students ' literary talents.

Generative AI enhances individual creativity but reduces the collective diversity of novel content.

Creativity is core to being human. Generative artificial intelligence (AI)-including powerful large language models (LLMs)-holds promise for humans to be more creative by offering new ideas, or less creative by anchoring on generative AI ideas. We study the causal impact of generative AI ideas on the production of short stories in an online experiment where some writers obtained story ideas from an LLM. We find that access to generative AI ideas causes stories to be evaluated as more creative, better written, and more enjoyable, especially among less creative writers. However, generative AI-enabled stories are more similar to each other than stories by humans alone. These results point to an increase in individual creativity at the risk of losing collective novelty. This dynamic resembles a social dilemma: With generative AI, writers are individually better off, but collectively a narrower scope of novel content is produced. Our results have implications for researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners interested in bolstering creativity.

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Contemporary Journalism Practice in Two African Countries

Contemporary discussions about the application of artificial intelligence in newsrooms are commonplace because of the unique opportunities it presents for news media. This study investigated the intricate relationship between journalism and AI with the broad research question: How are journalists adopting AI technologies and what challenges and opportunities do such technologies present to them? Eighteen journalists practising in Ghana and South Africa were interviewed through qualitative research techniques. Transcribed interview data were analysed thematically using the data analysis method proposed by Charmaz. The findings were that most newsrooms in the two countries have not formally incorporated AI tools into newsroom practices. However, journalists use AI tools at their discretion in a non-complex manner, such as transcription, research, generating story ideas, and fact-checking. Practical limitations to the formal integration of AI technology into newsroom operations include cost, language barrier, and aversion to change. Although participants recognised the advantages of employing AI for newsroom tasks, they were also concerned about the ethical quandaries of misinformation, improper attribution, and intellectual property. Participants also thought that fact-checking and mindfulness regarding ethical usage might increase ethical AI usage in newsrooms. This study adds an important perspective on AI’s role in African journalism, addressing the obstacles and ethics concerns.

Perkembangan Kemampuan Bahasa Reseptif Anak Usia 4-5 Tahun Melalui Penerapan Metode Read Aloud

Receptive language ability needs to be considered in early childhood, so that listening to understand the language that children hear. This study aims to describe the application of the read-aloud method in TK Islam El-Fash, South Tangerang City, its role in children's receptive language development of children aged 4-5 years. This research uses qualitative, with descriptive research methods, with 5 research participants. The data collection techniques used observation, interviews, and documentation. The result indicates the application of the read-aloud method with the teacher's consideration in choosing picture storybooks based on picture storybooks that are chosen to have fewer words, more pictures, and story content adapted to the conditions and the child's immediate environment, child involvement choosing story ideas. There are supporting factors, training that teachers have received, the availability of library space, and children's reading books. The inhibiting factors are if at the beginning of the school year, conditioning motivation is needed so that children are orderly when the teacher applies the read-aloud method and the need for a quality reading book collection. The impact of applying the read-aloud method can develop children's receptive language skills.

'Untold stories': The relationship of word and image in the work of Shaun Tan

Primarily known as a children's book author and illustrator, Shaun Tan has repeatedly resisted this label and rather positioned himself between the fields of literature and fine art, emphasising that his training and primary interest are in the latter. This essay approaches Tan's work via his idea of 'untold stories', articulated in the eponymous section of his book The bird king and other sketches (2011) and in the 2018 solo exhibition at Beinart Gallery in Melbourne, Untold tales. Untold essentially means unpremeditated in Tan's vocabulary and relates to his evocation of Paul Klee's idea of 'taking a line for a walk'. Using his idea of untold stories as my central point, the essay foregrounds the untold critical story of Tan as a fine artist, focusing in particular on works that have received minimal to no critical attention: his 2015 series of paintings Go, said the bird, his 2003 public mural The hundred year picnic, and his ongoing 9x5 inch series of observational works in the tradition of the Heidelberg School of Australian Impressionism. The latter is a particularly strong and formative influence on Tan's career as a painter, allowing for a discussion of his work in the broader context of postcolonial art history and settler colonialism.

Apollon Maikov and Fyodor Dostoevsky: the Unfulfilled Idea of Short Stories from Russian History

The article examines the creative history of short stories from the Russian history of Apollon Maikov on the basis of epistolary sources and archival materials. The idea of the work emerged in the author’s mind in a discussion with Fyodor Dostoevsky: in letters of 1867–1869 they reflected on Russia’s past and future, the work on the translation of the “Tale about Igor’s Campaign,” the need to create a textbook living history, the central event of which would be the spread of Christianity in Russia. In correspondence with Maikov, Dostoevsky outlined the concept of epics as a literary genre capable of expressing the essence of Russian history and “serving to revive the self-consciousness of the Russian people” and delineated the turning points of history that determined the future of the country. Maikov conceived another version of the description of Russia’s past — a cycle of ten to twelve historical short stories “for children and the people.” He recorded the plan of the work point by point in papers dating from 1868, and outlined it to Dostoevsky in an April letter for 1869. In separate short stories, he intended to reveal the deeds of Alexander Nevsky, Metropolitans Peter and Alexy, Dmitry Donskoy, Ioann III, Ivan the Terrible, Ermak, St. Sergius of Radonezh, Peter I, Catherine II, Suvorov, the events of 1812, the Crimean War and the liberation of the peasants. The author planned to tell the reader about the main events of Russian history and the patriots of Russia, to reveal the supreme destiny of its historical path, the prerequisites for the formation of the Russian national character, to highlight the idea of unity and integrity of all Russian territories. To realize the idea, Maikov processed chronicle legends, epics, folklore sources (for example, anecdotes about Peter I), the works of historians (I. D. Belyaev, K. P. Pobedonostsev, etc.). He thought out the plots in detail, worked through them repeatedly (which is confirmed by the preserved cycle plans for 1868 and 1881), but released from print only two short stories in 1869 (the second story includes four separate plots). Neither Dostoevsky nor Maikov succeeded in carrying out their plans for historical works. But their plans testify to a common understanding of the historical path of Russia — the path of preserving the Orthodox Christian truth in the struggle for identity and independence. Conscious of their moral duty to the fatherland, they considered it their duty to convey to readers the need to feel Russian and the right to be proud of the history of this great country.

The use of ChatGPT in creative writing assistance

This paper explores the integration of ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model, into creative writing. The paper investigates the capabilities of ChatGPT in generating novel story ideas, characters, plots, and stylistic elements such as metaphors and dialogue within various genres, including narrative, poetry, and drama. With its generative potential, ChatGPT is a valuable tool to simplify the creative writing process, providing authors with innovative concepts and supporting material that can be further developed and refined. Key findings of the study include ChatGPT's ability to craft detailed character portraits, engage in realistic dialogue, and produce atmospheric descriptions. While the chatbot can occasionally produce repetitive or biased results, careful human curation and interaction with the model can mitigate these issues and improve the writing process. The paper concludes that, despite limitations, AI agents like ChatGPT can significantly reinforce human creativity in writing, provided they are used as inspiration rather than a replacement for human ingenuity. The research underlines the importance of research on AI and creativity, especially regarding the ethical implications and the balance between human and machine contributions to art.

2D Animation Storyboard Design “Mira and the Batik Fairy: Batik Sawat Pengantin Cirebon” for Children

Batik, a cultural artifact full of philosophical values, is now seen as just a part of fashion style and a sweetening element. Many people, especially children, do not understand the symbolic meanings of the aesthetic elements of batik. This problem is commonplace in Indonesia, including Cirebon. As batik centers, only a few schools in Cirebon provide opportunities for their students to learn batik. If the meaning of batik is to be taught to the younger generation, then an approach using new media can be an alternative to introduce it persuasively. One medium that is close and has the potential to introduce batik to children is 2D animation. The research method that will be used is qualitative. The animation process starts with several stages, from collecting data about the batik we want to make into a story theme: Batik Sawat Pengantin Cirebon. Data collection was done by direct observation and interviews. After the data is collected, the next step is to search for story ideas, create scenarios, design visual concepts, and create storyboards. Then, the animation production process can be carried out. This research will focus on the storyboard design part, namely the clean-up storyboard and animatic storyboard, which will guide in making 2D animation.

Story-listening as methodology: a feminist case for unheard stories

In light of the ongoing practice of non-Indigenous researchers conducting studies on Indigenous lands, new opportunities are needed for creative alternatives to fieldwork, along with an honest conversation about ethics, intent, and practices of place-based collaborative methods in Indigenous studies. In this paper, I explore the notion of story-listening as a creative methodological alternative to extractive methods for settler scholars in Indigenous communities. Through personal reflection, I argue that decolonizing research strategies should involve practices which minimize settler presence in, and demands on, Indigenous communities. A storied approach to research points to academic expectations of knowledge-production, which contribute to silencing Indigenous voices, while paradoxically setting Settler researchers as a privileged audience of Indigenous stories. Looking for told-but-unheard stories, I argue, is one way to find answers and guidance in research while respecting storytellers’ agency and challenging colonial origin stories. Methodological ideas for unheard stories are explored in three phases: hearing, listening, and sharing. All stages of story-listening involve care and respect for the storyteller.

Engaging Nepali Journalists in Good Road Safety Reporting: Evaluation of the Impact of Training Workshops

Most road traffic crash reports published in Nepali media provide little information about their causes, impacts, or preventability. Three workshops involving 31 journalists from diverse media platforms were held using published World Health Organisation resources, to provide training in good road safety reporting. Participants were invited to complete a survey exploring their motivation for participation and knowledge gained. Thirteen (42%) participants responded, reporting the acquisition of new knowledge for content generation, finding facts, active application of learning, and purposeful communication, and an intention to apply the skills learned in their work. A before and after assessment of 94 media outputs from workshop participants found an improvement in the use of story angles and ideas recommended in WHO resources. The study suggests that journalists are interested in developing their road safety reporting skills and that running such workshops has the potential to improve responsible reporting and the promotion of road safety.

Teaching screenwriting from the inside out: The importance of writers’ inner, emotional discoveries in understanding the tools of screenwriting

This article discusses the vital importance of expanding a screenwriting curriculum to demonstrate screenwriting techniques and finding originality by initially deriving story ideas from students’ life experiences, emotional memories and insights. It highlights the inherent problem common to a number of screenwriting students who desire to ‘race for originality’ that tends to imitate films they have already seen rather than finding the inspiration from a world they are better familiar with. The article introduces examples and results where the stories have first been solidly rooted in the writer’s own experiences. The qualitative research question is, how do students benefit from learning to write from the inside? The article challenges the order in which basic elements must be disseminated to students and suggests that alongside the traditional structures and tools of storytelling in teaching screenwriting, teachers should first and foremost guide students towards the private sources of their individual experiences and memories, highlighting their unique potential and originality. The article is based on qualitative research materials collected from screenwriting workshops the author has conducted in various film schools in Finland and Belgium between 2017 and 2021 using an emotional mapping method.

Visual Perception of Sound Images in Piano and Orchestral Music of "Vii" by Ukrainian Composers

The purpose of the article is to analyse the visual perception of sound images in the piano and orchestral music “Vii” by Ukrainian composers (I. Aleksiychuk, M. Verykovskyi, V. Hubarenko, A. Rodin, S. Yarunskyi). The research methodology is based on the use of the following methods: analytical – to analyse the piano music using logical abstractions in the study of R. Arnheim’s works; historical – to draw parallels with different incarnations of “Vii's” sound images; generalising – to update and specify the basic information about piano and orchestral music “Vii”. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that the analysis of piano and orchestral music “Vii” by Ukrainian composers from the point of view of visual perception of sound images is conducted for the first time. Conclusions. Based on R. Arnheim's definitions of visual perception from the point of view of psychology of creativity, piano suite based on the novel “Viy” by Iryna Aleksiichuk is analysed in comparison with other works of the same name: M. Verykivskyi, V. Hubarenko, O. Rodin, S. Yarunskyi. The use of fragmentary musicological and comparative analysis allowed us to state that composers' decisions in embodying the images of Gogol's novel "Viy" depend on time (M. Verykivskyi, V. Hubarenko) and creative comprehension, previous experience, and means of musical expression. The idea of Gogol's story is embodied in all works under this title in a similar way. Therefore, the visual perception of the audience is guided by the title of the source and the motifs, and the interpretation of the images depends on the experience of the recipients. The plot of the story in the musical and theatrical genres (M. Verykivskyi, V.Hubarenko) fits quite clearly into the libretto. In the ballet by O. Rodin – R. Poklitaru, the events are transferred to a timeless space. S. Yarunskyi's mystery-buff recounts the events of the story and synthesises the music and video sequences of the film of the same name (1967). The means of musical expression used to present images based on Gogol's story in different genres are quite similar. I. Aleksiychuk's suite is dominated by dissonant melodic and harmonic complexes. The titles of the pieces suggest that Gogol's story is reproduced in the sequence of the original source. Musical works by Rodin and S. Yarunskyi show similarity in the use of dissonant means of expression. Since M. Verykivskyi’s work is represented exclusively by the aria of Pannochka, the melodic and harmonic constructions here are classical-romantic. V. Hubarenko's opera-ballet is a unique combination of genres and embodiment of images: realistic ones in the opera numbers, mystical and fantastic ones in the ballet. Key words: piano music, orchestral music, academic musical art, psychology of visual perception in the works of R. Arnheim, programme music, ensemble performance, Vii, sound image, Ukrainian composers.

Strategy for Packaging Political Content on The Saeful Zaman Youtube Channel

Many political events that Saeful Zaman Channel can discuss and criticize daily are the background of this research with the theme "Strategy for Packaging Political Content on the Saeful Zaman YouTube Channel". This research aims to determine the content packaging strategy in terms of the settings on the YouTube account, the stages of content production, and the benefits of political content for viewers. This research method is a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data collection techniques are interviews, observation and document analysis. The results of the study show that a content packaging strategy can be created through efforts to package account settings on YouTube Studio as a media identity that must be able to radiate a positive image to the public supported by story ideas that can speak for the public interest, then during live streaming it is important for YouTubers to show interaction with the audience, through the YouTuber's response to each viewer's comment as well as analyzing the comments, then from the benefits of content it must be able to provide more value than just conveying information, namely being a means to change people's mindset so that they are more sensitive and concerned about the current social and political situation.

Criminality in Movies (Analysis of Criminality Element in John Wick 2014 by Chad Stahelski)

Elements of crime in films can be found in scenes, story ideas or dialogues. The element of crime can trigger violence in the real world. The purpose of this research is to know and describe the meaning of crime as a learning medium to recognize and prevent criminal acts in the real world. The depiction of criminal elements is influenced by patriarchal ideology and extremism. This research is a qualitative research with John Fiske's semiotic analysis approach using The Codes Of Television theory. The results of this study indicate that the meaning of crime shown in the John Wick film displays and communicates four forms of crime, namely: shooting, killing, beating, and maltreating. The four forms of criminality are influenced by the ideology of masculinity and extremism. Masculinity is a cultural construction attached to men, extremism is a radical belief in a concept. The ideology of masculinity is constructed from the ideology of patriarchy and capitalism and the ideology of extremism is constructed from the ideology of fanaticism.

Elaboration of the Sinden Technique with Mime in the Creation of Merajut Dimensi Masa

Merajut Dimensi Masa is a theatrical performance that is the result of elaboration of the sinden technique with pantomime motion techniques. The researcher initiated a musical theater that uses Mime Gestures as a concept for creating acting in the work. This has implications for an actor to study acting, music, and pantomime. The concept of this show elevates the spirit of the Javanese Koeli Kontrak in North Sumatra as the main story idea and theme in Merajut Dimensi Masa. The method used in this research is a qualitative research method. In collecting data using observation techniques, documentation, in-depth interviews and followed by interactive analysis. The stages of the training that the researchers carried out revolved around body exercises, vocal exercises, singing, sinden and pantomime exercises. So that through this systematic work, the concept of singing theater was born using mime as a concept of acting in the medium of performing arts. This research also seeks to offer new ideas in dramaturgical acting to create dramatic elements through the arts of singing and pantomime.

Developing a Culturally and Linguistically Congruent Digital Storytelling Intervention in Vietnamese and Korean American Mothers of Human Papillomavirus-Vaccinated Children: Feasibility and Acceptability Study.

The high morbidity, mortality, and economic burden attributed to cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) call for researchers to address this public health concern through HPV vaccination. Disparities of HPV-associated cancers in Vietnamese and Korean Americans exist, yet their vaccination rates remain low. Evidence points to the importance of developing culturally and linguistically congruent interventions to improve their HPV vaccination rates. We adopted digital storytelling (DST) that combines oral storytelling with computer-based technology (digital images, audio recording, and music) as a promising approach for facilitating the communication of culturally relevant health messages. This study aimed to (1) assess the feasibility and acceptability of intervention development through DST workshops, (2) conduct an in-depth analysis of the cultural experience that shapes HPV attitudes, and (3) explore aspects of the DST workshop experience that could inform future formative and intervention work. Through community partners, social media, and snowball sampling, we recruited 2 Vietnamese American and 6 Korean American mothers (mean age 41.4, SD 5.8 years) who had children vaccinated against HPV. Three virtual DST workshops were conducted between July 2021 and January 2022. Our team supported mothers to develop their own stories. Mothers completed web-based surveys before and after the workshop and provided feedback on each other's story ideas and the workshop experience. We used descriptive statistics to summarize quantitative data and constant comparative analysis to analyze qualitative data collected in the workshop and field notes. Eight digital stories were developed in the DST workshops. They were well accepted, and the mothers showed overall satisfaction and relevant indicators (eg, would recommend it to others, would attend a similar workshop, it was worth their time; mean 4.2-5, range 1-5). Mothers found the process rewarding and appreciated the opportunity to share their stories in group settings and learn from each other. The 6 major themes that emerged from the data reflect the mothers' rich personal experiences, attitudes, and perceptions about their child's HPV vaccination, which included (1) showing parents' love and responsibility; (2) HPV and related knowledge, awareness, and attitudes; (3) factors influencing vaccine decision-making; (4) source of information and information sharing; (5) response to children's being vaccinated; and (6) cultural perspectives on health care and HPV vaccination. Our findings suggest that a virtual DST workshop is a highly feasible and acceptable approach to engaging Vietnamese American and Korean American immigrant mothers in developing culturally and linguistically congruent DST interventions. Further research is needed to test the efficacy and effectiveness of digital stories as an intervention for Vietnamese American and Korean American mothers of unvaccinated children. This process of developing an easy-to-deliver, culturally and linguistically aligned, and holistic web-based DST intervention can be implemented with other populations in other languages.

The Structure and Content of the Response Text in the Indonesian Language Textbook for Class VII Junior High School

Response text is one of the texts that must be mastered by junior high school students. To understand the response text, it is necessary to study the structure and content of the response text first. For this reason, the research objective is to describe the structure and content of response texts to Itam and U books in Indonesian textbooks for Class VII Middle Schools. The research method uses the qualitative content analysis method of the Mayring model. Data collection techniques used documentation techniques sourced from Indonesian language textbooks for Class VII Middle Schools published by the Center for Curriculum and Books. The main instrument is the researcher assisted by data tabulation and coding. Data were analyzed using the Mayring content analysis model. The results of the study show that the structure of the response text to Itam and U books in Indonesian language textbooks for Class VI Middle Schools are context, description, and assessment. Context as the part that contains the introduction of the book to be responded to. The description contains a more detailed explanation of the contents of the book, from story ideas, plot, to the characters. While the assessment contains the reader's personal assessment of the book, including its shortcomings, strengths, and suggestions for the book.

Representasi pustakawan dalam The Librarian Season 1

Introduction. The success and acceptance of the community towards The Librarian Season 1, comic indirectly show an interest in the librarian profession. Although the library and librarian described in the Librarian Season 1 are fictional settings, the values in the world of librarianship cannot be ignored. This study aims to examine the representation of librarians in The Librarian Season 1 comic.
 Research Methods. The method used was qualitative. Collecting data was conducted by document study by exploring the website? 
 Data Analysis. This paper used Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis focusing on the denotative, connotative, and myth levels.
 Results and Discussion. In the comic The Librarian Season 1, there are 13 episodes out of a total of 15 episodes that have librarian representation scenes based on ideal characters in the Basic Framework for Indonesian Librarianship (KDKI). 
 Conclusion and Suggestions. Miche is a representation of the ideal character of a librarian based on KDKI. Therefore, the paper suggests that comic artists are considered to reproduce story ideas about librarians in comics, content, or other pop culture products. Librarian representation in the comic The Librarian Season 1 can be an alternative educational media for both prospective librarians and public.

‘The closest and the farthest away’: telling intermedial spatial stories in National Theatre Live – the case of Julius Caesar

ABSTRACT This article explores the re-configuration of theatre space in the intermedial spatial practice of National Theatre Live, with a case study of the broadcast of Julius Caesar from the Bridge Theatre in 2018. Apart from the notion of simultaneous time, I identify space as another key theme in NT Live’s curation of a theatrical experience. Built mainly on the theories of Michel de Certeau and Sarah Bay-Cheng, I consider space as a dramaturgical component with socio-cultural impacts to propose seeing NT Live’s intermedial dramaturgy as telling spatial stories. This comprises strategies of framing the theatre space as culturally distinctive and relational, and working through a series of carefully designed process of fragmentating and sequencing theatre and film/ed spaces. The analysis of NT Live’s spatial practice of Julius Caesar engages with the idea of spatial stories to demonstrate the institutional agenda to tell a narratable spatial story. It links the intermedial spatial practice to the spatialised politics and intervenes in the agency of spectatorship. This method to study theatre broadcasts challenges the neutrality of the NT Live’s promise of delivering the ‘best seats in the house’, and calls further attention to the transformation of mediatised theatre in a changing context.

GENERATING IDEAS TO WRITE NARRATIVE THROUGH ILLUSTRATED POEM : INDONESIAN EFL STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES

Writing has become the most important skill to learn for English as a foreign language (EFL) students. However, students often have difficulty getting ideas when writing narrative stories. This article aims to offer suggestions on using pictorial poetry to generate ideas for writing narrative texts as an innovation in learning English. Pre-tests and written assignments were used for data collection in this qualitative study. Participants' narrative texts were evaluated using adaptations from the Teaching for Better Educators Model (2019) and Advanced English Books by the Ministry of Education and Culture Research and Technology (2020) Narrative Analytical Rubric. Seven students from a state senior high school in Percut Sei Tuan, Indonesia, became the participants. The results showed that participants had difficulties in getting ideas during the pre-test but were able to come up with writing ideas after being stimulated using the pictorial poem "Unicorn." The participants' narrative texts also meet the requirements for narrative text organization, sensory details, and proof of revision and editing as described in the Narrative Analytical Rubric. However, the use of visual stimuli can only help in generating story ideas; further teaching is needed to produce qualified narrative texts. It can be concluded that pictorial poetry can be used as a learning resource for teaching narrative writing, so educators should consider this to help students learn.