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1. Time triangulation
The research data were collected at one point in time or over period of time to get a sense of what were involved in the processes
of the changes. In this research, the researcher collected the data at one point in time with six meetings of writing lesson. Then, he
compared and analyzed the data to develop the research questions.
2. Investigator triangulation
More than one observer was involved in the same research setting. This criterion was used to avoid observers being biased.
Besides that, this criterion was also used to provide checks on the reliability of the observation. In this research, the researcher was
assisted by a collaborator in handling several activities and observing the teaching-learning process.
3. Theoretical triangulation
The data were analyzed from more than one perspective. In this research, the researcher was helped by a collaborator in analyzing the
collected data.
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CHAPTER IV Research findings and discussion
This chapter presents the process, the results, and the interpretation of the finding of the research. The research was conducted in two cycles; Cycle I and Cycle
II. Each cycle consists of planning, action and observation, and also reflection.
A. Identification of the problems
To identify the problems in the teaching learning process in SMP N 1 Mlati, the researcher conducted an observation. The observation was conducted on Monday 6
May 2013. The observation result is in the form of field notes. The field notes below shows the process of teaching and learning in SMP N 1 Mlati. Besides that, it also
reflects the students’ behavior toward the writing ability. The field note is presented below.
When the bell rang, the teacher did not come to the class yet. She was still preparing the material for the upcoming cl
ass. Two students came to the teachers’ office to pick their teacher up. Then, they three went along to the class. When the
teacher entered the class, all the students were standing up and greeting their teacher with: “good morning teacher”. And the teacher responded with: “good morning
students”. After that, she then greeted students with: “how are you today?”. And the
students responded with: “I am fine. Thank you. And you?”. “I’m fine too. Thank you” responded the teacher. Then the teacher apologized to the students that she has
come late to the class. She explained why she came to the class late. The teacher said “I am sorry for coming late, ada yang harus saya kerjakan dulu”. “no problem
Ma’am, hehe. Ga papa” responded some of the students. The teacher explained the students why the researcher and the collaborator
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