Background of the Study

process conducted in SMPN 6 Magelang, the researcher found some problems in the class. The first problem was related to the media. The teacher did not use a variety of media in the teaching and learning process. Some classes were provided with a LCD but at grade VIII, there was no LCD at all. When she needs the LCD for supporting the teaching and learning process, she should take it from the laboratory. However, it took much time, so she did not use it during the teaching and learning process. Therefore, the teacher almost never used the teaching facilities in the classroom. It shows that the media provided by the school was not used maximally in the teaching and learning process. The second, the teacher did not use any other materials or textbooks in the teaching and learning process besides the textbook provided by the government. She depended too much on the textbook as the main source of reference. Therefore, students got limited input. The third was related to the students. Students’ motivation in .learning writing was low. They felt that writing is a difficult skill to learn. They found difficulties in expressing their ideas in English writing. It is caused by the lack of knowledge about the components of the text such as the generic structure, the language features, and the social function of the text. Moreover, they also tended to be inactive in the class that there were only few students who were active. They did not share or express their opinion when the teacher asked them. When the teacher asked some questions, only few of them answered the questions. Therefore, a teacher must try to find out the appropriate way to teach her students because she has a very important role in the teaching and learning process. It is important for her to apply a creative way in teaching in order to make the students not get bored.

C. Delimitation of the Problem

Based on the problem, the researcher and the collaborator only focused on students’ difficulties in writing and the use of collaborative writing in order to improve the students’ writing skills on narrative texts. D. Formulation of the Research How can students’ writing skills be improved by the use of collaborative writing technique? E. Objective of the Research To improve students’ writing skills through the use of collaborative writing technique. F. Significance of the Research 1. Theoretical It is hoped that the result of the study can be one of the references in writing learning theory. 2. Practical a. The students By using collaborative writing technique in teaching writing, it is hoped that the students’ skills in writing can be improved that they can be more creative and can express their feelings as free as possible. b. The Teacher It is useful for English teachers to improve their teaching process and English teacher will be more creative in teaching writing. This research is expected to help her to find out the good technique for teaching writing. c. The Readers It may give some information to the readers about writing and the collaborative writing technique. d. The Writer She will get additional experience and knowledge fot the future.