action is done in order to reach the intended purpose which is the improvement of what already happens.
In the observation phase, the researcher observes systematically the effects of the action and records anything happen using the observation sheet.
Finally, in the reflecting phase, the researcher reflects on, evaluates, and describes the effects of the action as the basis for further planning to improve the
situation even more. In conclusion, in conducting action research, we need to implement several
cycles. Therefore, a cycle of action research consists of four basic phases which have to be through by the researcher. They are 1 identifying problem and
developing a plan, 2 putting the plan into the real action to improve what is already happening, 3 observing the effects of the action and records anything
happens, and 4 reflecting on, evaluating, and describing the results of the action for the basis of further planning of the following cycles to achieve more
improvement.
2.3 Framework of the Present Study
Many rese archers have investigated ways to improve students‟ skill in
writing recount text using various kinds of technique and media. There are still many undiscovered possible ways to teach recount text.
I believe that the best result of teaching will come out if the students enjoy the teaching and learning process so that they will be motivated to participate
actively during the learning process. As Harmer 2001:51 stated, “The chances of success will be greatly enhanced if the students come to love the learning
process.” To make them enjoy, one thing that can be afforded by teachers is interesting media which can create enjoyable learning conditions.
Friedman Friedman 2012:17 argue, “The best way to bring courses to life and make learners more exciting, energetic, and enjoyable is by using social
networking site in their learning”. Therefore, I intend to take benefit from a social networking site named Facebook to be used as media of teaching recount text.
Specifically, I will make use of Facebook group to e nhance students‟ skill and
motivation in writing recount text. This consideration is based on Yunus Salehi 2012:89 who state that “„FB Groups‟ has the potential to give the youth what
they desire, so to speak, with its interactive, easy-feedback features, and thus, create a positive environment that is encouraging and conducive for aiding the
writing process for the young people of the Y-generation of today ”.
Thus, I will do an action research entitled “The Use of Facebook to Improve Students‟ Skill and Increase Their Motivation in Writing Recount Texts”
to investigate the way Facebook improves students‟ skill and increases their motivation in writing recount texts.
The research will be conducted through two cycles of treatment. A pre-test will be
given before the treatments to see the students‟ basic knowledge and ability of recount text. Then, the first treatment will be given with a formative test
held at the end of the cycle. The second treatment will be conducted after this, ended by a post-test. A series of questionnaire and observation sheet also will be
profited to examine the students‟ perceptions of and positive behaviors improvement during the utilization of Facebook in their writing class.
In this research, I will not only concern on the improvement of students‟
writing recount skill, but also the students‟ motivation to write.
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CHAPTER III METHOD OF INVESTIGATION
This chapter discusses the method of investigation. It describes subject of the study, roles of the researcher, type of data, instrument for collecting data,
procedures of collecting data, procedures of analysing data, and technique of reporting data.
3.1 Subject of the Study
Subject of this research were the X 2 students of SMA N 1 Kajen in the academic year of 20122013. The total number of subjects involved in this research were 32
students that consisted of 22 females and 10 males.
3.2 Roles of the Researcher
In this research, the researcher played the role as teacher, data collector, and data analyzer. As a teacher, the researcher provided the materials, taught the materials
to the students, and tested the students‟ achievement. As a data collector, the researcher collected the data obtained from observation, tests, and questionnaire.
Finally, as a data analyzer, the researcher analyzed the collected data using certain formula.
3.3 Type of Data
The research used both quantitative and qualitative data. The quantitative data were the statistical analysis of the result of tests, observation sheet, and
