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CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD
This chapter subsequently emphasizes on the research methodology comprising the research design, research setting, research data collection,
andresearch data analysis.
A. Research Design
The research study on using the mind mapping technique to improve the writing skill of grade XE MAN Yogyakarta III was action research which
focused on the efforts to improve the real condition of the English teaching and learning process.This research study was implemented in the form of
collaborative action research. The research was conducted collaboratively with the headmaster, theEnglish teacher, and the students of grade XE MAN
Yogyakarta III. The team worked together in planning, implementing and reflecting the action. According to Kemmis in 1988, the action research was
conducted through the process below.
Figure 3.1. The cycle of action research.
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In this scheme, the reseacher and collaborators identified a problem, formulated a possible solution, implemented the action, and reflected on the
outcome of the action. These steps were done in two cycles in order to find the convincing result.
B. Research Setting
The research took place at MAN Yogyakarta III Jl. Magelang km 4 Sinduadi, Melati, Sleman. This school had 741 students, 68 teachers, and
some school facilities such as a library, a chemistry laboratory, a biology laboratory, a computer laboratory, a language laboratory, 2 science
laboratories, a medical room, 5 canteens, and a mosque. There were 25 classrooms. There were 243 students of grade X divided into 7 classes, 254
students of grade XI; 128 students of the IPA class and 126 students of 27 the IPS class, and 244 students of grade XII; 103 students of the IPA class and
141 students of the IPS class. They were taught by English teachers graduating from Yogyakarta State University S1 Degree. There were 32
students in class XE, consisting of 20 female students and 12 male students. The English class was scheduled into two sessions in a week, Monday at
09.30 to 11.00, Wednesday a t 09.30 to 11.00. “Look Ahead” is the course
book that is used in class XE.
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C. Participants of the Research
The participants of the research were students at MAN Yogyakarta III in the academic year of 20122013. The researcher was choose XE class as the
participant of the research because from the information given by the English teacher, this class consists of less cooperative students and they tend to have
lower achievement in the writing learning process. This class consisted of 32students: 15 male students and 17 female students.
D. Time of the Research
The actions were conducted from January to February 2013. The researcher conducted the action research in the middle of the first semester of
the academic year 20122013. The English teaching and learning process was conducted twice a week.
E. Data Collection Procedure
The research data collection was qualitative and quantitative in nature. The data were obtained by interviewing the students, giving questionnaires,
doing observations during the teaching and learning process, and holding discussions with the English teacher as the collaborator.
The qualitative data were in the forms of field notes, interview transcripts, and questionnaires. The questionnaire and interview were
conducted to obtain data or information about the students‟ response to the implementation of the technique.
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1. The questionnaire Questioner was conducted to obtain data or information about the
students‟ attitudes toward the implementation of the technique. The questionnaires were written in Bahasa Indonesia to avoid misunderstanding
of students. The questionnaire was conducted to obtain data or information about the students‟ attitudes toward the implementation of the technique to
answer the research question. The questionnaire consisted of 20 open questions which covered some aspects; they were the students‟ feelings
toward the use of mind mapping technique, the effects of the mind mapping technique and the implementation of mind mapping technique to their
knowledge improvement and writing skill. Open-ended questionnaire was also provided for the students to write about their comments on the technique.
In addition, an open-ended questionnaire asked the students to give suggestions or opinions about the implementation of the technique. The data
from open-ended questions were analyzed qualitatively. They were transcribed and summarized based on the classification.
2. The interview
Interview also conducted to obtain comprehensive data from the participants. This interview revealed the students‟ attitudes toward the
implementation of the mind mapping technique in teaching writing. The interview items were open-ended questions, in which had aim to reveal
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