THE S The Strategies For Improving Vocabulary Mastery By The Eighth Year Student at SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Surakarta in 2014/2015 Academic Year.
THE STRATEGI
S
IES FOR IMPROVIN
I
NG VOCAB
BULARY M
MASTERY
Y
B THE EIIGHTH YE
BY
EAR STUD
DENTS
AT SM
MP MUHA
AMMADIY
YAH 6 SUR
RAKARTA
A
IN 2014/22015 ACAD
DEMIC YE
EAR
RE
ESEARCH
H PAPER
Submittted as a Parrtial Fulfillm
ment of the Requiremennts
f Getting Bachelor
for
B
Deegree of Edducation
in English Deepartment
by
RISKA TRI WAHYUNI
W
A320110
0020
S
SCHOOL
OF TEACH
HER TRAIINING AN
ND EDUCA
ATION
MUHAM
MMADIYAH UNIVER
RSITY OF SURAKAR
RTA
2015
5
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ii
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MOTTO
Semua yang mengganggu tercapainya tujuan dan cita-citamu tinggalkan.
Kenapa?
Karena tidak penting
(The Writer)
We cannot change the wind direction but we can change our wing direction
(Reza M. Syarief)
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DEDICATION
Alhamdulillah, as Alloh’s Mercy
This research paper is dedicated to:
Alloh SWT for His great blessing,
Her beloved mom and dad,
Her beloved future husband,
Her brother and sister,
Her big family,
All of her best friends,
Sister and brother in Islam, and
Her almamater.
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Bismillahirrohmaanirrohiim
Assalaamu’alaikum Wr. Wb
Alhamdulillah, praise to Alloh SWT, the Most Glorious, and the Most
Merciful, Lord of the world. Thanks to Him and His Mercy given to the writer so
that she could finish her research paper entitled THE STRATEGIES FOR
IMPROVING VOCABULARY MASTERY BY THE EIGHTH YEAR
STUDENTS AT SMP MUHAMMADIYAH 6 SURAKARTA IN 2014/2015
ACADEMIC YEAR. The writer believes that Alloh SWT has secret for all things
that happen to her.
The writer realizes that there are many people who have helped her in
completing this research paper. She would like to express her gratitude and
appreciation to:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, as Dean of School of Teacher Training and
Education, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Ph. D, the Chief of English Department as well as
her “Wise Mom” in guiding attention for conducting the research,
3. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M. Hum, as the first consultant who has been willing
to guide, advice, and correct the research paper completely and wisely.
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4. Siti Fatimah S. Pd, M. Hum. as the second consultant who gives guidance,
advices, supports and suggestions for completing this research paper
patiently.
5. All of English Department lecturers of Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta,
6. Her beloved mom and dad, for love, attention, and motivation for
completing this research paper,
7. Her “beloved man” Mas Joko, who gives love, attention, and motivation in
finishing this research paper. He is my great inspiration and happiness,
8. Her brother; Akbar and her sister; Balqis, who give their love, attention
and motivation,
9. Her grandmother who always love and advises her,
10. All of her big family who give happiness and spirit for completing her
research paper,
11. The eighty year students of SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Surakarta, whom the
writer proud of, thank you for their willingness to be the subject of
research,
12. The big family of Muhammadiyah 6 Surakarta thanks for your kindness,
13. All of English generation in English Department,
14. Special for Class A and Elegant Club, Tary, Wulan, Lely, Ulumi, Indri and
Lina, thanks for friendship and motivation,
15. The parties that cannot be mentioned one by one.
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Lack of time, energy, and competence mean that the research paper has
not been excellent yet, hopefully anymore constructive criticism, valuable
comments and suggestions for the writer in order to make progress in the next
study are expected. Finally, the writer hopes that the research paper will be
dedicated to person who is interested in making research on language learning
strategies.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, December 21, 2014
Riska Tri Wahyuni
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT
page
TITLE .................................................................................................................
i
APPROVAL........................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE .................................................................................................. iii
TESTIMONY...................................................................................................... iv
MOTTO ..............................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION .................................................................................................... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ..................................................................................... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ......................................................................................
x
SUMMARY ........................................................................................................ xii
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ........................................................................
1
A. Background of the Study.......................................................
1
B. Limitation of the Study .........................................................
3
C. Problem Statement ................................................................
3
D. Objective of the Study...........................................................
3
E. Significance of the Study ......................................................
4
F. Research Paper Organization ...............................................
5
CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ..................................
6
A. Previous Study ......................................................................
6
B. The Notion of Vocabulary ...................................................
7
C. Vocabulary Mastery ..............................................................
8
D. Factors Affecting Vocabulary Mastery .................................
9
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E. The Importance of Vocabulary Mastery in Language
Learning ...............................................................................
9
F. Teaching Vocabulary ............................................................ 10
G. The Notion of Strategy ......................................................... 12
H. Learning Strategy .................................................................. 12
I. Strategy for Improving Vocabulary Mastery ........................ 13
CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD ............................................................ 14
A. Type of the Study ................................................................ 14
B. Subject of the Study ............................................................. 14
C. Object of the Study .............................................................. 14
D. Data and Data Source .......................................................... 15
E. Method of Collecting Data .................................................. 15
F. Technique for Analyzing Data ............................................ 16
CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION........................... 18
A. Research Finding ................................................................. 18
B. Discussion ............................................................................ 26
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ....................................... 27
A. Conclusion ............................................................................ 27
B. Suggestion ............................................................................. 28
BIBLIOGRAPHY
VIRTUAL REFERENCE
APPENDIX
xi
SUMMARY
Riska Tri Wahyuni. A.320 110 020. THE STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING
VOCABULARY MASTERY BY THE EIGHTH YEAR STUDENTS AT
SMP MUHAMMADIYAH 6 SURAKARTA IN 2014/2015 ACADEMIC
YEAR. Research Paper. Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
The research studies about the strategy for improving vocabulary
mastery done by eighth year students at SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Surakarta. This
research describes the strategies for improving vocabulary mastery by the eighth
year students of SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Surakarta.
The type of the research is descriptive method which aims to describe
describe the strategies for improving vocabulary mastery by the eighth year
students of SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Surakarta. The method of collecting data is
observation, interview and documentation. The data are taken from the subject of
the research in the form of interview and document. The writer uses Hatch and
Brown Theory in analyzing the data.
The writer takes three months to collect the data. In three months, they
mastered ninety vocabulary. The learning takes place in tutored environment and
untutored environment. They use many strategies. The strategies in tutored
environment are using power point and picture. While in untutored environment
are using memorizing, pictures, watching cartoon film, and song lyric. By using
those strategies, they are successful learner.
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S
IES FOR IMPROVIN
I
NG VOCAB
BULARY M
MASTERY
Y
B THE EIIGHTH YE
BY
EAR STUD
DENTS
AT SM
MP MUHA
AMMADIY
YAH 6 SUR
RAKARTA
A
IN 2014/22015 ACAD
DEMIC YE
EAR
RE
ESEARCH
H PAPER
Submittted as a Parrtial Fulfillm
ment of the Requiremennts
f Getting Bachelor
for
B
Deegree of Edducation
in English Deepartment
by
RISKA TRI WAHYUNI
W
A320110
0020
S
SCHOOL
OF TEACH
HER TRAIINING AN
ND EDUCA
ATION
MUHAM
MMADIYAH UNIVER
RSITY OF SURAKAR
RTA
2015
5
i
ii
iii
iv
MOTTO
Semua yang mengganggu tercapainya tujuan dan cita-citamu tinggalkan.
Kenapa?
Karena tidak penting
(The Writer)
We cannot change the wind direction but we can change our wing direction
(Reza M. Syarief)
v
DEDICATION
Alhamdulillah, as Alloh’s Mercy
This research paper is dedicated to:
Alloh SWT for His great blessing,
Her beloved mom and dad,
Her beloved future husband,
Her brother and sister,
Her big family,
All of her best friends,
Sister and brother in Islam, and
Her almamater.
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Bismillahirrohmaanirrohiim
Assalaamu’alaikum Wr. Wb
Alhamdulillah, praise to Alloh SWT, the Most Glorious, and the Most
Merciful, Lord of the world. Thanks to Him and His Mercy given to the writer so
that she could finish her research paper entitled THE STRATEGIES FOR
IMPROVING VOCABULARY MASTERY BY THE EIGHTH YEAR
STUDENTS AT SMP MUHAMMADIYAH 6 SURAKARTA IN 2014/2015
ACADEMIC YEAR. The writer believes that Alloh SWT has secret for all things
that happen to her.
The writer realizes that there are many people who have helped her in
completing this research paper. She would like to express her gratitude and
appreciation to:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, as Dean of School of Teacher Training and
Education, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Ph. D, the Chief of English Department as well as
her “Wise Mom” in guiding attention for conducting the research,
3. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M. Hum, as the first consultant who has been willing
to guide, advice, and correct the research paper completely and wisely.
vii
4. Siti Fatimah S. Pd, M. Hum. as the second consultant who gives guidance,
advices, supports and suggestions for completing this research paper
patiently.
5. All of English Department lecturers of Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta,
6. Her beloved mom and dad, for love, attention, and motivation for
completing this research paper,
7. Her “beloved man” Mas Joko, who gives love, attention, and motivation in
finishing this research paper. He is my great inspiration and happiness,
8. Her brother; Akbar and her sister; Balqis, who give their love, attention
and motivation,
9. Her grandmother who always love and advises her,
10. All of her big family who give happiness and spirit for completing her
research paper,
11. The eighty year students of SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Surakarta, whom the
writer proud of, thank you for their willingness to be the subject of
research,
12. The big family of Muhammadiyah 6 Surakarta thanks for your kindness,
13. All of English generation in English Department,
14. Special for Class A and Elegant Club, Tary, Wulan, Lely, Ulumi, Indri and
Lina, thanks for friendship and motivation,
15. The parties that cannot be mentioned one by one.
viii
Lack of time, energy, and competence mean that the research paper has
not been excellent yet, hopefully anymore constructive criticism, valuable
comments and suggestions for the writer in order to make progress in the next
study are expected. Finally, the writer hopes that the research paper will be
dedicated to person who is interested in making research on language learning
strategies.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, December 21, 2014
Riska Tri Wahyuni
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT
page
TITLE .................................................................................................................
i
APPROVAL........................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE .................................................................................................. iii
TESTIMONY...................................................................................................... iv
MOTTO ..............................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION .................................................................................................... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ..................................................................................... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ......................................................................................
x
SUMMARY ........................................................................................................ xii
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ........................................................................
1
A. Background of the Study.......................................................
1
B. Limitation of the Study .........................................................
3
C. Problem Statement ................................................................
3
D. Objective of the Study...........................................................
3
E. Significance of the Study ......................................................
4
F. Research Paper Organization ...............................................
5
CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ..................................
6
A. Previous Study ......................................................................
6
B. The Notion of Vocabulary ...................................................
7
C. Vocabulary Mastery ..............................................................
8
D. Factors Affecting Vocabulary Mastery .................................
9
x
E. The Importance of Vocabulary Mastery in Language
Learning ...............................................................................
9
F. Teaching Vocabulary ............................................................ 10
G. The Notion of Strategy ......................................................... 12
H. Learning Strategy .................................................................. 12
I. Strategy for Improving Vocabulary Mastery ........................ 13
CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD ............................................................ 14
A. Type of the Study ................................................................ 14
B. Subject of the Study ............................................................. 14
C. Object of the Study .............................................................. 14
D. Data and Data Source .......................................................... 15
E. Method of Collecting Data .................................................. 15
F. Technique for Analyzing Data ............................................ 16
CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION........................... 18
A. Research Finding ................................................................. 18
B. Discussion ............................................................................ 26
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ....................................... 27
A. Conclusion ............................................................................ 27
B. Suggestion ............................................................................. 28
BIBLIOGRAPHY
VIRTUAL REFERENCE
APPENDIX
xi
SUMMARY
Riska Tri Wahyuni. A.320 110 020. THE STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING
VOCABULARY MASTERY BY THE EIGHTH YEAR STUDENTS AT
SMP MUHAMMADIYAH 6 SURAKARTA IN 2014/2015 ACADEMIC
YEAR. Research Paper. Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
The research studies about the strategy for improving vocabulary
mastery done by eighth year students at SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Surakarta. This
research describes the strategies for improving vocabulary mastery by the eighth
year students of SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Surakarta.
The type of the research is descriptive method which aims to describe
describe the strategies for improving vocabulary mastery by the eighth year
students of SMP Muhammadiyah 6 Surakarta. The method of collecting data is
observation, interview and documentation. The data are taken from the subject of
the research in the form of interview and document. The writer uses Hatch and
Brown Theory in analyzing the data.
The writer takes three months to collect the data. In three months, they
mastered ninety vocabulary. The learning takes place in tutored environment and
untutored environment. They use many strategies. The strategies in tutored
environment are using power point and picture. While in untutored environment
are using memorizing, pictures, watching cartoon film, and song lyric. By using
those strategies, they are successful learner.
xii