The lack of variety in teaching techniques

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C. Delimitation of the Problems

Considering the number of problems found, it was hardly possible to deal with all of them. Therefore, this research only focused on the feasible problems related to the teaching method, emphasizing on efforts to improve students‟ writing skills by implementing the Genre-Based Approach GBA. Aside of my interest in writing, another consideration in selecting the field of study is the feasibility of the research. Considering the time and curriculum frame, and the importance of writing, it is achievable yet essential to conduct an action research on improving students‟ language skills in the area of writing. Taking GBA as the groundwork also means that I had control towards the classroom activities and its organization which, as explained in the previous discussion, also contribute to the problems.

D. Formulation of the Problem

The formulation of the problem in this study is presented in the following question: how to improve the writing skill of grade VII A students of SMP Institut Indonesia in the academic year of 20142015 through the implementation of Genre-Based Approach?

E. Objective of the Study

The objective of this study is to improve the writing skill of grade VII A students of SMP Institut Indonesia in the academic year of 20142015 through the implementation of Genre-Based Approach. 11

F. Significance of the Research

The results of his study are expected to give some benefits for the following parties: 1. For English language teachers, hopefully the result of this study gives new insights in the field of English language teaching. It is expected that this study gives general pictures of effective practices in English language teaching and that teachers can be encouraged to do action research in order to improve their quality of teaching. 2. For the participants of the study, the implementation of this study gave them a new experience in learning English and enriched their knowledge as well. 3. For me as the researcher, conducting this study was a priceless experience as I am a student that endeavors to be an English teacher. This study gave me a better understanding on how to conduct an action research and more importantly on how to improve my quality in teaching. 4. For other researchers, this study can be a reference to conduct further research in the field of English language teaching.