Organization of the Paper

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1.8 Organization of the Paper

This research consists of five chapters. It is organized as follows: CHAPTER I This chapter focuses on introduction of the research including the background of the study, research question, the aim of the study, the scope of the study, the significance of the study, research methodology, clarification of terms and the organization of the paper. CHAPTER II The chapter covers the theoretical frameworks and also literature reviews which stand as the foundation of the study. CHAPTER III The chapter consists of the research methodology, discussing the steps and procedures of the study, and the data resources in conducting the study. CHAPTER IV The chapter presents the research findings and discussion. In this part, the discussion of the research is elaborated. CHAPTER V The last chapter provides a conclusion which is the interpretation of the result and suggestion for further research. Rizky Fajarrani, 2013 COMING OF AGE: AN ANALYSIS OF A YOUNG ADULT CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IN ELLEN HOPKINS’ YOUNG ADULT NOVEL CRANK Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia | repository.upi.edu | perpustakaan.upi.edu

CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY

This chapter focuses on the research methodology which explains the method applied in the present research. It revolves around the subject of the study, the research questions, the research methodology, the technique of data analysis, the context of the research, and the data presentation.

3.1 Subject of the Study

The study focuses on an analysis of a young adult novel which represents the ways coming of age issue is addressed in the novel Crank by Ellen Hopkins. The analysis is centered on the main character named Georgia who experiences some teenagers’ conflicts in her coming of age stage. The novel was chosen to be analyzed because the novel portrays the life of a girl who is going through her teenagers’ life and facing some problems which change her become a more mature girl than before. It is in line with the discussion of the research that revolves around the ways coming of age issues presented in young adult novel.