STUDENTS CAPABILITY IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT THE SECOND YEAR OF SMA NEGERI 1 PURWODADI IN 2010-2011 STUDENTS CAPABILITY IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT THE SECOND YEAR OF SMA NEGERI 1 PURWODADI IN 2010-2011 ACADEMIC YEAR.
STUDENTS CAPABILITY IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT THE
SECOND YEAR OF SMA NEGERI 1 PURWODADI IN 2010-2011
ACADEMIC YEAR
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
ADHIB PRADHIKTA
A 320 070 102
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2011
APPROVAL
STUDENTS CAPABILITY IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT THE
SECOND YEAR OF SMA NEGERI 1 PURWODADI IN 2010-2011
ACADEMIC YEAR
RESEARCH PAPER
by
ADHIB PRADHIKTA
A 320 070 102
Approved to be Examined by Consultant
Consultant I
Consultant II
Aryati Prasetyarini, S. Pd, M. Pd.
Dra. Dwi Haryanti, M. Hum.
NIK. 725
NIK. 477
ii
ACCEPTANCE
STUDENTS CAPABILITY IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT THE
SECOND YEAR OF SMA NEGERI 1 PURWODADI IN 2010-2011
ACADEMIC YEAR
by
ADHIB PRADHIKTA
A 320 070 102
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiner
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
on July…, 2011
Team of Examiner:
1. Aryati Prasetyarini, S. Pd, M. Pd.
(
)
(
)
(
)
(Chair Person)
2. Dra. Dwi Haryanti, M. Hum.
(Member I)
3. Anam Sutopo, S. Pd, M. Hum.
(Member II)
Dean,
Sofyan Anif, M. Si.
NIK. 547
iii
TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify that in this research paper, there is no plagiarism of the
previous literary work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a
university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or
published by others, except those in which the writing are referred in the
manuscript and mentioned in the literary review and bibliography.
Hence, later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony, I will be fully responsible.
Surakarta,
July 2011
Adhib Pradhikta
iv
MOTTO
“Don’t ever stop stepping up
if you don’t wanna fall down ”
(The Writer)
“Help yourself and God will help you”
(The Writer)
v
DEDICATION
The research paper is proudly dedicated to:
His beloved father and mother,
His beloved grandpa and grandma,
His beloved friends, and
His dearest someone.
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Firstly, the writer would like to express his deepest gratitude to Allah SWT
for having given his health and ability so that the writer could accomplish writing
this research paper on time. In finishing this research, the writer realizes that he
gets help and support from other people. On this occasion, the writer would like
to express his gratitude and appreciation to:
1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si as Dean of School Teacher Training and Education of
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Titis Setyabudi, S. S., M. Hum. as a chief of English Department of
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
3. Aryati Prasetyarini, S. Pd, M. Pd. as the first consultant who has given the
researcher help, advice, suggestion, and correction for finishing this research
paper,
4. Dra. Dwi Haryanti, M. Hum. as the second consultant who has given the
researcher guidance, suggestion, and correction wisely,
5. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum. as the academic advisor who has given the
researcher guidance as long as he studied in Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta,
vii
6. All lecturers of English Department, thank you for the guidance during the
study at this university,
7. His beloved father and mother, thank you for your support, true love, cares,
pray and guidance,
8. His best friends “Bayu, Hoho, Apoy and Ahonk” thank you for your help,
support, and advice. Don’t forget our togetherness,
9. His friends in Slamet boarding house (Oblo, Teplok, Kuro, Mambo, Mr.Bean,
Arkin and Janggut), thank you for your help, jokes, and laughs, and
10. Those who cannot be mentioned one by one toward their support to the writer
in completing research paper.
The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect, so the
writer welcomes any constructive comment, criticism, and suggestion from
anyone. Finally, he hopes that this research paper will be useful for all.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta,
July 2011
Adhib Pradhikta
viii
TABLE OF CONTENT
page
COVER ......................................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ...............................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ..........................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY ..............................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ......................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION ................................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT .............................................................................
vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ..............................................................................
ix
SUMMARY....................................................................................................
xii
LIST OF APPENDICES……………………………………………………..
xiii
CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION ...............................................................
1
A. Background of the Study ................................................
1
B. Problem of Study ............................................................
4
C. Objective of the Study ....................................................
4
D. Limitation of the Study ...................................................
4
E. Benefit of the Study ........................................................
4
F. Research Paper Organization ..........................................
6
CHAPTER II : REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ...........................
7
A. Previous Study ...............................................................
7
B. Theoretical Review ........................................................
8
ix
1. Writing Skill…………………………………………....
8
a. Notion of Writing ................................................. ...
8
b. Elements of Writing ..................... ..........................
9
c. Aspects of Writing ..................................................
10
d. Process of Writing .................................................
11
2. Descriptive Text……………………………………….
13
a. Social Function……………………………………..
13
b. Generic Structure…………………………………...
13
c. Language Features………………………………….
14
d. Example of Descriptive Text……………………….
14
3. Factors Influence in Learning Writing Skill Success….
15
4. Criteria for Evaluation of Text………………………...
15
CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD .....................................................
17
A. Type of the Research ......................................................
17
B. Subject and Object of the Research ................................
18
C. Data and Data Source .....................................................
18
D. Method of Collecting Data .............................................
19
E. Technique for Analyzing Data ........................................
20
CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION .....................
23
A. Research Results ...........................................................
23
1. The Students Capability in Writing Descriptive Text .
24
2. The Problems Faced by the Students in Writing
Descriptive Text .......................................................
x
85
B. Discussion .....................................................................
86
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION .................................
90
A. Conclusion ....................................................................
90
B. Suggestion .....................................................................
90
BIBLIOGRAPHY ........................................................................................
92
APPENDICES .................................................................................................
93
xi
SUMMARY
Adhib Pradhikta. A320 070 102. STUDENTS CAPABILITY IN WRITING
DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT THE SECOND YEAR OF SMA NEGERI 1
PURWODADI IN 2010-2011 ACADEMIC YEAR. Research Paper.
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. 2011.
This research paper aims at analyzing students capability in writing
descriptive text at the second year of SMA Negeri 1 Purwodadi and identifying the
problems faced by the students in writing descriptive text.
In this research, the writer uses content analysis research. The object of the
study is descriptive text at the second year students of SMA N 1 Purwodadi. The
data of the research are students worksheet in the form of descriptive text. The
data source are taken from informant and document. In collecting data, the writer
uses document and interview. The technique for analyzing data are (1) reading the
students worksheet in the form of descriptive text, (2) underlining and analyzing
the aspects of descriptive text; content, organization, vocabulary, grammar and
mechanic, (3) Scoring the students test of writing descriptive text.
The result of the analysis shows that students’ capability in writing
descriptive text can be seen that 29 students who belong to good category (the
score 70-84) are 90,62%, 3 students who belong to fair category (the score 55-69)
are 9,38%, and there is no student who belongs to very good and poor category. It
means that the students’ capability in writing descriptive text of the second year
level students of SMA Negeri 1 Purwodadi is good. The problems faced by most
students in writing descriptive paragraph are grammar. This led too many aspects
in writing descriptive paragraph that become problems for students, especially in
grammar.
Consultant I
Consultant II
Dra. Dwi Haryanti, M. Hum.
NIK. 477
Aryati Prasetyarini, S. Pd., M.Pd.
NIK. 725
Dean,
Drs. Sofyan Anif, M. Si.
NIK. 547
xii
LIST OF APPENDICES
page
Appendix I Distribution of Scoring the Students Capability in
Writing Descriptive Text.................................................................. 93
Appendix II Distribution of Scoring the Aspects in Writing
Paragraph…………………………………………………………... 94
xiii
SECOND YEAR OF SMA NEGERI 1 PURWODADI IN 2010-2011
ACADEMIC YEAR
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
ADHIB PRADHIKTA
A 320 070 102
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2011
APPROVAL
STUDENTS CAPABILITY IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT THE
SECOND YEAR OF SMA NEGERI 1 PURWODADI IN 2010-2011
ACADEMIC YEAR
RESEARCH PAPER
by
ADHIB PRADHIKTA
A 320 070 102
Approved to be Examined by Consultant
Consultant I
Consultant II
Aryati Prasetyarini, S. Pd, M. Pd.
Dra. Dwi Haryanti, M. Hum.
NIK. 725
NIK. 477
ii
ACCEPTANCE
STUDENTS CAPABILITY IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT THE
SECOND YEAR OF SMA NEGERI 1 PURWODADI IN 2010-2011
ACADEMIC YEAR
by
ADHIB PRADHIKTA
A 320 070 102
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiner
School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
on July…, 2011
Team of Examiner:
1. Aryati Prasetyarini, S. Pd, M. Pd.
(
)
(
)
(
)
(Chair Person)
2. Dra. Dwi Haryanti, M. Hum.
(Member I)
3. Anam Sutopo, S. Pd, M. Hum.
(Member II)
Dean,
Sofyan Anif, M. Si.
NIK. 547
iii
TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify that in this research paper, there is no plagiarism of the
previous literary work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a
university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or
published by others, except those in which the writing are referred in the
manuscript and mentioned in the literary review and bibliography.
Hence, later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony, I will be fully responsible.
Surakarta,
July 2011
Adhib Pradhikta
iv
MOTTO
“Don’t ever stop stepping up
if you don’t wanna fall down ”
(The Writer)
“Help yourself and God will help you”
(The Writer)
v
DEDICATION
The research paper is proudly dedicated to:
His beloved father and mother,
His beloved grandpa and grandma,
His beloved friends, and
His dearest someone.
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Firstly, the writer would like to express his deepest gratitude to Allah SWT
for having given his health and ability so that the writer could accomplish writing
this research paper on time. In finishing this research, the writer realizes that he
gets help and support from other people. On this occasion, the writer would like
to express his gratitude and appreciation to:
1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si as Dean of School Teacher Training and Education of
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Titis Setyabudi, S. S., M. Hum. as a chief of English Department of
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
3. Aryati Prasetyarini, S. Pd, M. Pd. as the first consultant who has given the
researcher help, advice, suggestion, and correction for finishing this research
paper,
4. Dra. Dwi Haryanti, M. Hum. as the second consultant who has given the
researcher guidance, suggestion, and correction wisely,
5. Abdillah Nugroho, M. Hum. as the academic advisor who has given the
researcher guidance as long as he studied in Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta,
vii
6. All lecturers of English Department, thank you for the guidance during the
study at this university,
7. His beloved father and mother, thank you for your support, true love, cares,
pray and guidance,
8. His best friends “Bayu, Hoho, Apoy and Ahonk” thank you for your help,
support, and advice. Don’t forget our togetherness,
9. His friends in Slamet boarding house (Oblo, Teplok, Kuro, Mambo, Mr.Bean,
Arkin and Janggut), thank you for your help, jokes, and laughs, and
10. Those who cannot be mentioned one by one toward their support to the writer
in completing research paper.
The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect, so the
writer welcomes any constructive comment, criticism, and suggestion from
anyone. Finally, he hopes that this research paper will be useful for all.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta,
July 2011
Adhib Pradhikta
viii
TABLE OF CONTENT
page
COVER ......................................................................................................
i
APPROVAL ...............................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ..........................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY ..............................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ......................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION ................................................................................................
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT .............................................................................
vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ..............................................................................
ix
SUMMARY....................................................................................................
xii
LIST OF APPENDICES……………………………………………………..
xiii
CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION ...............................................................
1
A. Background of the Study ................................................
1
B. Problem of Study ............................................................
4
C. Objective of the Study ....................................................
4
D. Limitation of the Study ...................................................
4
E. Benefit of the Study ........................................................
4
F. Research Paper Organization ..........................................
6
CHAPTER II : REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ...........................
7
A. Previous Study ...............................................................
7
B. Theoretical Review ........................................................
8
ix
1. Writing Skill…………………………………………....
8
a. Notion of Writing ................................................. ...
8
b. Elements of Writing ..................... ..........................
9
c. Aspects of Writing ..................................................
10
d. Process of Writing .................................................
11
2. Descriptive Text……………………………………….
13
a. Social Function……………………………………..
13
b. Generic Structure…………………………………...
13
c. Language Features………………………………….
14
d. Example of Descriptive Text……………………….
14
3. Factors Influence in Learning Writing Skill Success….
15
4. Criteria for Evaluation of Text………………………...
15
CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD .....................................................
17
A. Type of the Research ......................................................
17
B. Subject and Object of the Research ................................
18
C. Data and Data Source .....................................................
18
D. Method of Collecting Data .............................................
19
E. Technique for Analyzing Data ........................................
20
CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION .....................
23
A. Research Results ...........................................................
23
1. The Students Capability in Writing Descriptive Text .
24
2. The Problems Faced by the Students in Writing
Descriptive Text .......................................................
x
85
B. Discussion .....................................................................
86
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION .................................
90
A. Conclusion ....................................................................
90
B. Suggestion .....................................................................
90
BIBLIOGRAPHY ........................................................................................
92
APPENDICES .................................................................................................
93
xi
SUMMARY
Adhib Pradhikta. A320 070 102. STUDENTS CAPABILITY IN WRITING
DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT THE SECOND YEAR OF SMA NEGERI 1
PURWODADI IN 2010-2011 ACADEMIC YEAR. Research Paper.
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. 2011.
This research paper aims at analyzing students capability in writing
descriptive text at the second year of SMA Negeri 1 Purwodadi and identifying the
problems faced by the students in writing descriptive text.
In this research, the writer uses content analysis research. The object of the
study is descriptive text at the second year students of SMA N 1 Purwodadi. The
data of the research are students worksheet in the form of descriptive text. The
data source are taken from informant and document. In collecting data, the writer
uses document and interview. The technique for analyzing data are (1) reading the
students worksheet in the form of descriptive text, (2) underlining and analyzing
the aspects of descriptive text; content, organization, vocabulary, grammar and
mechanic, (3) Scoring the students test of writing descriptive text.
The result of the analysis shows that students’ capability in writing
descriptive text can be seen that 29 students who belong to good category (the
score 70-84) are 90,62%, 3 students who belong to fair category (the score 55-69)
are 9,38%, and there is no student who belongs to very good and poor category. It
means that the students’ capability in writing descriptive text of the second year
level students of SMA Negeri 1 Purwodadi is good. The problems faced by most
students in writing descriptive paragraph are grammar. This led too many aspects
in writing descriptive paragraph that become problems for students, especially in
grammar.
Consultant I
Consultant II
Dra. Dwi Haryanti, M. Hum.
NIK. 477
Aryati Prasetyarini, S. Pd., M.Pd.
NIK. 725
Dean,
Drs. Sofyan Anif, M. Si.
NIK. 547
xii
LIST OF APPENDICES
page
Appendix I Distribution of Scoring the Students Capability in
Writing Descriptive Text.................................................................. 93
Appendix II Distribution of Scoring the Aspects in Writing
Paragraph…………………………………………………………... 94
xiii