Research Setting RESEARCH METHOD
43 photographs, and videos got from the observation. The quantitative data were in
the form of the pre-test, Cycle I, and post test scores. The process of collecting the qualitative data will be explained as follows:
1. Observations
Observations were done to gather the information about the situation during the teaching and learning process. The first observation was done on
January 22
nd
, 2014 in order to know the students’ difficuties and the process of the
English teaching and learning before the actions. The observation was also done during the implementation of the action. It was done to gather information from
live situation. The researcher observed the condition of the teaching and learning process and the students’ behaviour during the class. During the observation, the
researcher gained data in the form of vignettes, photographs, and videos. The researcher collaborated with the English teacherand the
researcher’s colleagues to gain the data.
2. Interviews
The interview was done in the reconnaissance step to gather information about the problems existed in the English teaching and learning process. It also
helped the researcher to identify the problem. Interviews also conducted by the researcher at the end of every meeting to know the students
’ and the collaborator’s responses about the actions implemented. The data gained from the interview
helped her to reflect on the weaknesses of the actions.
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Tests The quantitative data were obtained through tests. Tests were used to
know the students’ improvement in learning English especially writing. The researcher gave a pre-test and a post-test to the students. The tests given were to
know the students ’ writing ability before and after the actions implemented. The
scores gotten from the tests then be analysed by her. The assessment was based on the writing rubric that consisted of content, organization, grammar, vocabulary,
and mechanics.