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CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD
In the previous chapter, the researcher presents the theories and the concept related to the research. This chapter explains the type of the research,
research setting, subjects of the research, research procedure, data collection techniques and instruments, and data analysis techniques.
A. Type of the Research
This research is aimed at developing English learning materials which are appropriate for Grade XI students of Hotel Management department. Therefore,
this research belongs to Research and Development R D. The purpose of R D research is to design new products and procedures, which are systematically
field-tested, evaluated, and refined until they meet specified criteria of effectiveness, quality, or similar standards. However, the research here does not
use field-test or try out and ends at expert judgment. The English learning materials are developed
based on the students‟ needs analysis.
B. Research Setting
The research was conducted from December 2014 to February 2015. The needs analysis was carried out on 12
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December 2014 at SMK N 1 Sewon which is located at Jl. Pulutan, Pendowoharjo, Sewon, Bantul, Yogyakarta. The school
was chosen as the research setting for there was a department which was related to Hotel Management.
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the students who would be the subjects of the research were those who study at Grade XI at SMK N 1 Sewon which had employed Curriculum 2013.
C. Research Subjects
This R D research was applied to 27 Grade XI students of Hotel Management department of SMK N 1 Sewon in the academic year of 20142015.
D. Research Procedure
The procedure of this research consists of five steps. It follows the research procedure proposed by Gall, Gall and Borg 2003 and Masuhara in
Tomlinson 1998: 247. However, some adaptations were made in order to make the research feasible with the research setting. They were as follows:
1. Conducting the Needs Analysis
The first step in the research was conducting needs analysis. The aim of conducting needs analysis was
to gather information about the students‟ needs and learning context. The needs analysis was conducted by distributing the
questionnaires to Grade XI students of Hotel Management Department of SMK N 1 Sewon. The data were then analyzed by using the appropriate data analysis
techniques. The results were the main basis to be taken into account in developing the materials.
2. Designing the Syllabus
The data or information gathered in the needs analysis were then used to design the syllabus. The purpose of designing the syllabus was to schedule,
arrange, and organize the content of the materials. It became the guidance for the
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