Seeing the explanation above, the writer assumes that learning motivation is an internal process to make a person moves to a goal. It
plays an important role in predicting the learners‟ performance through the aspects of
having
self-actualization,
having positive self regard
, knowing the goal of learning, having expectation, and having curiosity of something
new. In writing process, motivation means all of energy and a mental power happening as a way of how people or individual move their
behavior to reach their goal, that is to get ideas, strategies, and writing creativity.
E. Review of Relevant Studies
There are relevant studies which are related to the writer‟s study.
First, Dina Destari 2010 conducted a research entitled “The Effectiveness
of Internet-based Material to Teach Comprehension Viewed from Learning Motivation”. The result of the study showed that
the Internet-based material makes the learning and teaching more effective, attractive, meaningful, and
successful. Second, Atiqah Nurul Sri 2010 conducted a research entitled
“Using Web Folio to Improve the Writing Skills of the Students of Informatics
Management ” An Experimental Study at the third semester students of
Informatics Management at State Polytechnic of Malang in the Academic Year of 20092010. The result of the study showed that
the Web Folio for writing skills and in their capacity as a tool. Nowadays, the students know
that web folio is interesting. Web folio in education is a well-recognized fact.
Third, Agatha Pepy Yerinta 2012 conducted a research entitled “The
Implementation of a Web Based Learning in “Introduction in College English
” Class at the University Level”. The result of the study showed that the implementation of web based learning allows teachers or lecturers and
students to keep up with their minds. It lets them try-their ideas as soon as they come up with them.
Fourth, Yustina Priska Kisnanto 2012 conducted a research entitled “A Web-based Self-editing Practice Model in the Writing Class at
University Level: A Response to Student‟s Errors in Writing”. The result of the study showed that
a web-based self-editing practice model makes a huge, contribution to improve the students‟ writing skill and exploit their
own critical thinking, imaginative, and intellectual capabilities. Fifth, Riza Elfana 2013 conducted a research entitled
“The Use of Social Network Sites by Prospective Physical Education And Sports
Teachers ”. The result of the study showed that
social network site can aid
continuing self-education. It will make it easier and more efficient for teachers or lecturers, and college authorities to request various network sites
materials from many sources. The last, Sudiran 2013 conducted a research entitled
“Instructors‟ Perceptions Towards The Use of An Online Instructional Tool in An
Academic English Setting ”. The result of the study showed that the use of
online instructional tool will make English easier and more efficient for students. Besides, the online instructional tool more communicative,
convenient, and interesting for the students and lecturers. From the result of the previous researches, it can be assumed that
Computer-based can engage the students‟ curiosity in doing writing task.
Furthermore, this research compares Computer Based Communication material and Textbook material. It gives different result if it is considered
from the level of motivation which will affect to predi ct the students‟
writing skill.
F.
Rationale 1.
The difference of implementing computer based communication and textbook teaching material in teaching writing
Computer Based Communication teaching material is intended to Change
students‟ competence as the implementation of communicative language learning. Students‟ are expected to achieve communicative
competence in learning English. They are will able to explore topic, express ideas and improve syudents‟ creativity in using language. In this
material is able to improve the students‟ learning motivation since the
students are involved actively in the teaching and learning activity. Beside that, this method is able to develop th
e students‟ technology attitude and
the teaching and learning process becomes meaningful.
Meanwhile, textbook teaching material on writing skill makes the students passive during the activity. The students, particularly low learning
motivation students, cannot elaborate their ideas and thoughts about certain materials. They usually get the knowledge from the teacher.
Moreover, the success of instructional activities of textbook mostly relies on the capacity of the teachers. However, the one-way communication in
the textbook material gives a little chance for the teacher to control the students‟ understanding of the material given. In this case, there is no
interaction during the learning process. In short, the researcher assumes
that computer based communication teaching material produces a better writing skill than textbook teaching material.
2. The difference between high motivation and low motivation in
teaching writing
Motivation is an internal process to make a person move to a goal. Motivation like intelligence cannot be directly observed. Motivation can
only be inferred by noting a person‟s behavior a type of movement as a part of process of taught desire, emotion, need, motivation, curiosity and
psychology aspects. In writing process, motivation means all of the energy and a mental power happening as a way of how people or individuals
move their behavior to teach their goal, that is exploring the ideas, creativity, and message for reader.
High-motivationed students will provide artificial reinforcement, generate full motivation and participation, consistent regarding mastery of
