campaign before. However, of course, all was not separated from the pro-contra among people. His way of working, distinctively known as “blusukan” field
trips, often becomes a topic of conversation. His supporters consider it a wise action because he can understand what is really happening on the field, but the
people who does not like it consider “blusukan” as a form of building image and wasting money of state. His performance after one hundred days in office is an
interesting topic to be discussed. Based on the explanation above, the researcher chose “Appraisal System
in The Jakarta Post‟s Editorial: Start working, Jokowi” as the title of the research.
1.2. Statement of the Problem
Based on the background above, the researcher wants to explain the Appraisal System in Jakarta Post‟s editorial. The problems can be stated as
follows: 1.
What appraisal devices are recognized in The Jakarta Post‟s editorial: Start Working, Jokowi?
2. What does the author‟s attitude positive or negative toward Jokowi in the
editorial?
1.3. Scope of the Study
This research discussed the text from Jakarta Post‟s editorial on January, 22
th
, 2013 as a subject. This research is limited to appraisal devices in the editorial and deciding the author‟s attitude positive or negative toward Jokowi in the
editorial. The analysis is based on the theory of Appraisal proposed by Martin and White 2005.
1.4. Objectives of the Study
The purpose of the thesis is to provide new insight for the students of English department in appraising certain text and in this case the thesis is
purposed: 1.
To explain the appraisal devices recognized in the text. 2.
To explain the author‟s attitude positive or negative toward Jokowi in the editorial.
1.5. Significances of the Study
The findings of this research will be useful theoretically and practically, for the researcher, English learners, and teachers. Theoretically, researchers may
use them as consideration for further research. English learners and teachers, especially in higher education, may use them as reference to discourse study.
Practically, researchers may re-study the findings for further understanding. It is hoped that the result of the research in this thesis can be a valuable contribution to
Dian Nuswantoro University particularly for English Department Students and anybody who reads this thesis. It is hoped that by reading this thesis, the students
will know deeply theory about appraisal.
1.6. Thesis Organization
