G. Trustworthiness of the Data
In this study, the researcher applied data trustworthiness. According to Moleong Moleong, 2001, p. 173 trustworthiness of the data is checked by using
four criterions. They are credibility, transferability, dependability, and conformability. The first level, credibility was used in this research. Credibility
refers to the depth description and the analytical abilities of the researcher. To gain the credibility, the researcher analyzes the data in a deep observation. It can
be enhanced by doing triangulation processes. Thus, this research conducted triangulation. Triangulation is used to increase the readers‟ belief and to check the
validity analysis of the research. The researcher also involved some colleagues of English Literature
Study Program. Furthermore, this research was triangulated by peer reviewers, who are majoring in this field. The peer reviewers were keen to check the data
analysis whether the researcher corrects in making the categorization of the data in the data sheet or not. Moreover, the supervisor is confirming and checking the
theories employed data source, data collected, method, and analysis.
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CHAPTER IV FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
A. Findings
Based on the objectives, there are two findings which are found in this research. To make the findings clear, each finding is presented in specific tables
using percentages to measure the frequency. The percentage in the data is used to sustain the information of data precision.
1. Description of the Culture-Specific Terms Found in Ayu Utami‟s Saman
and Their Translated Expressions in Pamela Allen‟s Saman
From the source text, the researcher finds 157 terms that are considered as culture-
specific terms in Ayu Utami‟s Saman based on Newmark theories. There are five categories; those are ecology, material culture, social culture, social
organization, and gesture and habit.
Table 2. The Occurrence of Culture- Specific Terms in Ayu Utami‟s Saman
and Their Translated Expressions in Pamela Allen‟s Saman No
Culture-Specific Terms Frequency
Percentage
1 Ecology
34 21.66
2 Material Culture
53 33.76
3 Social Culture
29 18.47
4 Social Organization
39 24.84
5 Gesture and Habit
2 1.27
Total 157
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