D. Significances of The Study
This research is expected to detect interpersonal meanings contained in diary. By detecting the value contained in the diary of the attitudes and
feelings of the creator of sentences can be detected. This study uses the theory of J.R Martin and David Rose is an appraisal system which is a
subpart in discourse analysis. The results of this study are expected to enrich the study of discourse analysis.
Theoretically, this research is expected to contribute theoretically to the study of discourse theory, in particular regarding of appraisal system in
publications such as websites. It is expected to be useful for revealing the many options provided by the users of the language, especially in the
information media writers which are delivering a message. In addition, it is important for the reader who wants to see the message conveyed by the
author, especially on matters relating to human rights.
E. Research Methodology
1. Objectives of Research
Based on the research questions, objectives of this study are: a.
To identify the kind of attitudes which are expressed in Neil Armstrong’s utterances in his diary on July 20, 1969.
b. To determine the value of Neil Armstrong’s diary related with
the attitude of words from his utterances on July 20, 1969.
2. The Method of Research
The study is conducted by using qualitative descriptive method. As has been proposed by Koentjaraningrat
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, qualitative research design consists of three models, namely descriptive,
verification, and grounded research. This study used a qualitative method with descriptive design, the research illustrates a careful
regarding certain individuals or groups on the circumstances and symptoms that occur.
This type of research includes literature research, because the research corpus of text contained in the diary. According to Semi
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1993: 8 research literature that studies conducted in the researchers study or library, where researchers obtain data and information about
the object of research in books or other audiovisual tools. The approach used is a discourse analysis approach to the clause as a unit
of data analysis. Qualitatively, this research aiming at finding the value of
sentences using appraisal approaches. However, descriptively, the research is designed by some descriptions which are following the
appraisal system.
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Koentjaraningrat, Metode Penelitian Masyarakat, Jakarta: Gramedia pustaka,1993,p.89
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Prof. Drs. Atar Semi, Metode Penelitian Sastra, Bandung: Angkasa,1993,p.8
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