28 et al. 2010: 442 write, “Qualitative researchers may use written documents or other
artefacts to gain an understanding of the phenomenon under study.” The documents used in this research were considered a primary source since the researcher analysed
the workbooks directly. The researcher prepared researcher-generated documents for the subject by providing ten tables of checklists to observe the book to the following
areas.
1. General Appearance
This aspect has seven items which cover the physical appearance of the workbook. The items discuss cover, font size and type used in the workbook,
orientation page, table of contents, title for each lesson, glossary, and bibliography.
Table 3.1 General Appearance Checklists No
. Evaluation Aspect
A – General Appearance Workbook 1
Workbook 2 Workbook 3
0 1 0 1 0 1
1. The cover is informative and
attractive. 2.
The font size and typed used in the book is appropriate for seventh
graders.
3. There is an informative orientation
page. 4.
The book has a complete and detailed table of contents.
5. Every lesson is given an appropriate
title. 6.
The book has an appropriate glossary.
7. The book has complete bibliography.
2. Design and Illustration
This aspect also has seven items dealing with the function and the effectiveness of the design and the illustration, the clarity, and the consistency to use
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Table 3.2 Design and Illustration Checklists No
Evaluation Aspect B – Design and Illustration
Workbook 1 Workbook 2
Workbook 3 0 1 0 1 0 1
1. There is a variety of design to
achieve impact. 2.
There is enough white space to achieve clarity.
3. There is consistency in the use of
headings, icons, labels, italics, etc. 4.
The illustrations are varied and attractive.
5. The illustrations stimulate students
to be creative. 6.
The illustrations are functional. 7.
The illustrations facilitate the students’ visualizations without
imposing complete visual images.
3. Objectives
In this aspect, there are five items which are related to general objectives for seventh graders in Indonesia, besides the clarity and also the appropriateness of the
objectives for seventh graders.
Table 3.3 Objectives Checklists No
Evaluation Aspect C - Objectives
Workbook 1 Workbook 2
Workbook 3 0 1 0 1 0 1
1. Generally, the book fulfils the
general objectives of Teaching English language in Indonesia.
2. Generally, the book fulfils the
general objectives of Teaching English language for seventh
graders.
3. The objectives are clear and precise.
4. The objectives are measurable.
5. The objectives suit the level of
seventh graders.
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4. Topic Contents
