reliability of the observations. In this study, the researcher collaborated with the teacher in implementing the actions.
3. Theoretical triangulation
Data are analyzed from more than one theoretical perspective. In this study, the researcher consulted documents related to learner autonomy and also
developed theoretical ideas from her own and others’ observations and reflections.
Triangulation has a number of advantages. Not only does it provide a more balanced picture, it can also help to explain things that seem to contradict or not
support each other.
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CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
As stated in the previous chapter, this research was categorized as Action Research. In this research, Talking Chips was used to improve speaking ability of
VII A students of SMPN 1 Trucuk. This chapter discusses the research procedure, findings, and discussion.
A. Procedure of the Research
This research was classroom action research. The objective of the research was to improve speaking ability of VIIA students of SMPN 1 Trucuk. In
conducting the research, the researcher did some steps. The steps of the research were reconnaissance, planning, action and observation, and reflection.
The first step before conducting the research was reconnaissance. It was identification of the field problems which happened by conducting observations
and interviews. The next step was planning. After the problems had been identified, the researcher designed actions that were feasible to be implemented in
the field. The third step was action and observation. In this step, the researcher implemented the actions that had been done. Next, the researcher observed and
evaluated the data whether Talking Chips was able to improve the students’
reading comprehension or not. The last step was reflection, the English teacher as the collaborator and the researcher identified the successful and unsuccessful
