gather multiple perspectives on the situation being studied. In this case, the researcher used two forms of triangulation described as follows:
a. Time triangulation
Time triangulation means that the data are collected over a period of time. It is aimed at getting a sense of what factors are involved in change
processes. The triangulation was achieved with the fact that the researcher conducted the research study from October, 20
th
to November, 4
th
2014.
b. Investigator triangulation
Investigator triangulation refers to the state that more than one observer is used in the same research setting. This triangulation was fulfilled
as during implementation of the actions, the researcher was accompanied by two collaborators in the classroom, the English teacher and the
researcher’s friend.
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CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
The research was aimed to describe the use of the dictogloss technique in improving the writing skills of grade VIII students at SMP N 1 Mungkid. Chapter
IV presents the process of the research, the findings of the research and the interpretation of the findings in the form of qualitative data. The process of the
research consists of two cycles, Cycle 1 and Cycle II, in which each cycle covers planning, actions and observations, and reflection. This chapter also presents the
results of the research in the form of qualitative and quantitative data. The details are presented below.
A. Reconnaissance
Firstly, the researcher identified the problems that occurred in the teaching and learning process, especially in teaching writing. The researcher
started to observe the teaching and learning process in the classroom to know the problems in writing. He also held interviews both to the teacher and students
about the process of teaching and learning writing. Then, some problems were selected to be overcome. The steps in the reconnaissance stage is explained
below.
1. Identification of the problems
The researcher started by interviewing the English teacher. After that, he held classroom observation and interviewed some of the students of
VIII C class. According to the data gained from observation and interview in VIII C Class SMP N 1 Mungkid, there were some problems found in the
