2. Space Triangulation
The data were collected through various processes involving the students with various background of knowledge and different levels of English proficiency.
Since then, the limitations of studies conducted within one group could be avoided.
3. Investigator Triangulation
In this research, the researcher did not stand independently since the English language teacher was involved as the collaborator and observer. This
research also allowed critical friends to give opinions and suggestions toward the processes.
CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS
This chapter presents the process of the study conducted in Cycle 1 and Cycle 2. Each of them consists of planning, actions, observation, and reflection.
This chapter also shows the result of the study in quantitative data obtained during the research to support the qualitative data. The details of the process are
presented as follows.
A. Reconnaissance
This step contained some activities conducted to find the field problems. The research began with observation aimed at collecting information concerning
the teaching and learning process in the writing skill of class VIII C of SMPN 11 Magelang. Then, it was continued by interviewing the teacher and the students to
get more information.
1. Identification of the Field Problems
In identifying the problem of the teaching and learning process in writing skills at grade VIII of SMPN 11 Magelang, the researcher conducted a pretest,
observation, and interview. The researcher interviewed the English teacher and also the students of class VIII C. The observation was done in two periods. The
first period was done during PPL. The second period was done on February 14
th
2015. The observation during the teaching and learning process went through was noted in forms of vignette or field notes attached in appendices. The
students’ writing scores also presented in the appendices.
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