2. Place
The research took place at Grade VIII A in SMP N 5 Wates. The school is located near the national street Jogjakarta-Purworejo. The address is in
Triharjo, Wates, Kulon Progo.
3. Participants
The participants of this research were the students of class VIII B of SMP N 5 Wates. This class consisted of 24 students.
C. Data Collection 1. Types of Data
The types of data collected were both qualitative and quantitative data. The qualitative data used were field notes and interview transcripts. In
addition, the quantitative data used were the result of the students’ writing scores from tests.
2. Instruments
The instruments for the qualitative data used were observation sheets and interview guidelines, while the instruments for quantitative data used were the
students’ tests. The researcher used the observation sheets to record the students’ responses, progresses and motivation during the implementation of
graphic organizers in the writing process, while the interview guidelines used to know the teacher’s and collaborator’s opinion toward the implementation
and the students’ responses after the implementation of the technique. The first
students’ test called by pre-test conducted at the beginning of the implementation of the technique, meanwhile the second students test called by
post-test conducted at the end of the implementation.
3. Data Collection Techniques
The data of this research obtained from the three major instruments. The researcher collected the qualitative data which was required in this study
through observation and interview. On the other hand, writing tests were used to collect the quantitative data.
The observation was done in two ways. First, it was conducted before the beginning of the technique implementation to get to know the direct insight on
the problems in the teaching and learning process. Second, it performed during the implementation of the technique
to record the students’ responses, progresses and motivation during the implementation of graphic organizers in
the writing process. The interview also was done in two ways. First, the researcher
interviewed the teacher and the students to get the information about the occurring problems in the teaching and learning process. Second, the interview
conducted during the process of the implementation of the technique to know the students and teacher’ opinions and responses toward the implementation of
the technique.
The first test called by pre-test conducted before the implementation of the technique. The second test post-test performed after the implementation
of the technique.
4. Data Analysis Techniques
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