1. Planning
After identifying the problems, the researcher made some plans to solve the problems that had been selected before. In this case, the
researcher used Thinking Maps to improve the writing skills of grade VIII students at SMP N 2 Srandakan. Then, the researcher with the collaborator
prepared the technique, instruments and the materials that would be used in the actions.
2. Action
In this step, the researcher put the plans into action. The actions were implemented in the class after the plans were agreed. The actions
were implemented in two cycles in which each cycles consisted of two meetings.
3. Observation
In this step, the implemented action was being observed. During the implementation of the actions, the researcher and the collaborator
observed and monitored the teaching and learning activity and took notes about everything that happened in the class.
4. Reflection
The researcher reflected and evaluated the effect of the action. The researcher and the collaborator then discussed the action implemented. If
the actions were successful to improve the students writing skill, the researcher would continue to the next cycle.
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CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS
This chapter presents the findings and discussion of the research. There are two main sections in this chapter. The first section describes the reconnaissance
process conducted by the researcher. Meanwhile, the second section reports the results of the action research cycles which consist of plans, actions, observation,
and reflections. The action research was conducted in two cycles in which there are two meetings in each cycle. This chapter also presents the results of the study
in the form of quantitative and qualitative data. The details of the process are presented as follows:
A. Reconnaissance
Before conducting the research, there were several things that the researcher did. First of all, the researcher identified the problems that occurred in
the teaching and learning process especially in writing by conducting an observation. After that, the problems were selected to be overcome. Finally, the
researcher determined the actions to overcome those problems. Each step is explained below.
1. Identification of the Problems
In identifying the problems of the teaching and learning process of English writing skills on grade VIII of SMP N 2 Srandakan, the researcher conducted
several activities to gather the information. First of all, the researcher conducted a preliminary observation to know the teaching and learning process of English at
SMP N 2 Srandakan, particularly in class VIII B. Second, the researcher had some
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