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G. Thesis Organization
This thesis is arranged as follows: CHAPTER I
: INTRODUCTION consists of research background, problem statement, research limitation, research objective, research benefits,
research methodology, and thesis organization CHAPTER II
: LITERATURE REVIEW discuss about Mass Media, Newspaper, Editorial, Internet, The New York Times, The Arab News, the Tsunamy
wave , The Rebellion of LTTE, The rebellion of GAM, SFL, Activity sequence, Register, Genre, Ideology, Lexicogrammar, cohesion, and
attitudinal lexis. CHAPTER III : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY consists of method of research, Data
and Data Resource, Sample and Sampling Technique, Coding the Data, technique of analysis, Research Procedure
CHAPTER IV : DATA ANALYSIS consists of data interpretation and discussion CHAPTER V : CONCLUSION consists of conclusion and recommendation
CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW
A. Mass Media
Communication may take place with the use of medium. Medium is, therefore, the channel used for communication. The medium used in mass communication is then
called mass media. Gamble and Gamble 1989: 10 state that mass media are tools,
xviii instruments of communication that permits us to record and transmit information and
experience rapidly to large, scattered, and heterogeneous by helping us overcome barriers caused by time and space. In other words, mass media are technological means of mass
communication that can meet the communicators and the audience who cannot communicate in face-to- face encounters. Mass media are classified into print and
electronic ones. Newspaper and magazine belong to print media. In addition, the electronic media covers radio, television and internet.
The mass media have an essential function to our lives. First, they serve an information or surveillance function. Second, they serve an agenda-setting and
interpretation function. Third, they help us to create and maintain connections with various groups in society. Fourth, they help us to socialize and educate us. Fifth, they
persuade us to purchase certain items or accept certain ideas. And sixth, they entertain us Gamble, 1989
B. Newspaper
Newspaper is one kind of printed media. It has more benefits compared to the other mass media. It is relatively cheaper than the other mass media and newspaper can be
easily clipped for documentation for years so we can read again and again. The main purpose of newspaper is to report the news, but modern newspapers do more than
reporting events of current interest. They also provide comments about the news and interpretation of it. In addition, it also covers the daily activities taking place in society
over the world. Newspaper gives opportunity for the people to improve their knowledge in both
xix domestic and foreign events. Newspaper also serves community in the society in
exchanging opinions and ideas. Furthermore, newspaper also offers many features to inform advice and entertain. Because of that, newspaper is considered as one of important
tools in communication and it can affect people’s opinion through what they read in the newspaper. A newspaper is one of sources of information in interpreting all of the events
and issues in the society. It influences thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and behaviors of human being. It has function in spreading out information, including issues about social
conditions and government policies. Society may use newspaper as the channel to express their aspirations, opinions, and judgments to the government.
Effendi 1985 states that the newspaper performs its function in influencing, educating, and entertaining the readers. The information is conveyed in the news and
advertisement about events and goods. The news applied in newspaper can influence public opinion. Comments in the editorials and articles are the realization of educative
function. The newspaper also places stories, comics, and puzzles in its editor to entertain the readers.
C. Editorial
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