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ABSTRACT AMRINA ROSYADA, Reg. No. 22 301 040 33, thesis title: “STUDENTS’ STRATEGIES IN COPING WITH ANXIETY IN WRITING EXPOSITORY TEXT(A Study of Third Semester Students of the English Teaching Department at UIN Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar Registered in 2025/2026 Academic Year)”. English Teaching Department, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training. State Islamic University (UIN) Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar. The problem of this research is that students frequently experience anxiety when writing expository texts, particularly in generating and organizing ideas, using appropriate grammar and vocabulary, and maintaining confidence throughout the writing process. However, the students’ strategies in coping with anxiety during writing expository text had not been reveal yet. Therefore, this research aimed to describe the the students’ strategies in coping with anxiety during writing expository text. This study employed a descriptive qualitative research design. The participants were five students of third-semester English Teaching Department at UIN Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar who experienced writing anxiety in expository text writing. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and supported by an interview guide and a mobile phone for recording. The data were analyzed using the interactive model proposed by Miles and Huberman (2014), consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The trustworthiness of the data was ensured through source triangulation and member checking. The findings revealed that students used six main strategies to cope with writing anxiety, namely taking a break, regulated breathing, discussing with friends, self-motivation, refreshing, and using digital tools. These strategies helped students regulate emotional pressure, increase confidence, obtain support, and overcome difficulties related to writing. Overall, the findings showed that students used various strategies to manage their anxiety and remain engaged in completing expository writing tasks.