THE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF “DEEPL TRANSLATION TOOL” FOR READING COMPREHENSION AT FKIP UNIVERSITAS RIAU

Abstract

Abstract: This study aimed to find out how students use ofDeepL Translation
Tool as reading comprehension at FKIP Universitas Riau. Random sampling technique
was applied to decide the sample. There were 40 students as the participants. The
instrument used was a questionnaire categorized into 3 components of perception on
the use of DeepL Translation such as absorption, understanding, and evaluation. The
findings indicated the score of percentage was more than 60%. It means students’
perception towards DeepL Translate was in high category. This result showed that the
use of DeepL is easier, faster, and sound natural than other translation tools. The first
indicator, absorption got the highest percentage was a high category. There were three
statements getting very high category and seven statements get high category. The
second indicator students’ level in understanding was in a high category. There were
two statements get very high category, five statements get high category, and three
statements get medium category. And the last, for this indicator, students’ level in
evaluation was in a high category. There were two statements getting very high
category and eight statements get high category.
Key Words: Perception, DEEPL Translation, Reading Comprehension