STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT THE EIGHT GRADE OF SMP N 3 SAWIT IN 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR Students’ Ability In Writing Descriptive Text At The Eight Grade Of SMP N 3 Sawit In 2013/2014 Academic Year.
STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT THE
EIGHT GRADE OF SMP N 3 SAWIT IN 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
ASTRI YANTI
NIM: A 320100094
SCHOOL OF TEACHING TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2014
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MOTTO
“Use our youth as good as possible”
( The Writer )
“Life is beautiful if we are always grateful and respect to each other”
( The Writer )
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DEDICATION
The writer dedicates this research paper to:
Her beloved mother and father,
Her beloved sister and brother,
Her dearest someone, and
Her beloved friends.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb
Alhamdulillahirobil’alamin. The writer thanks to Allah for His
protection, power, and guidance, so that the writer could complete this research
paper entitled: “STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
AT THE EIGHT GRADE OF SMP N 3 SAWIT IN 2013/2014 ACADEMIC
YEAR” as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for getting the bachelor
degree of education in English Department of Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta.
The writer realizes that this research paper would never complete without
the help of the other people. The writer would like to express appreciation and
gratitude to:
1.
Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M. Hum., as Dean of the School of
Teacher Trainingand Education, Muhammad University of Surakarta,
2.
Titis Setyabudi, S.Si, M.Hum., as Chief of English Department in
Muhammmadiyah University of Surakarta,
3.
Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum., as the first consultant who has guided
and advised the writer in accomplishing this research paper right from
the beginning until the end ,
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4.
Dr. Dwi Haryanti, M.Hum., as the second consultant who has guided
and advises the writer in accomplishing this research paper right from
the beginning until the end ,
5.
Drs. Bambang Wahono DP, headmaster of SMP Negeri 3 Sawit,
Boyolali, who has permitted the writer to conduct research in his
institution,
6.
Munnasiroh S.Pd, the English teacher of SMP Negeri 3 Sawit, who
has given time, and help the writer in conducting the research in the
class,
7.
All lecturers of English Department, Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta, thank you for giving such worthy knowledge, may Allah
replay your kindness,
8.
Both of her beloved parents Jumino and Surasi for their tremendous
affection, immortal prays, and guiding her,
9.
Her beloved sister Sri Yanti and my brother Demi Anto for their love
and support,
10.
Her future husband (insyaAllah) Haryanto for his love, support and
prays,
11.
Her best friend: Henny Sulistyani Utami, Kristina Fitria Yuniati,
Nofita Dwi Alistinawati, Rismawati, who have given support,
motivation, and laugh,
12.
All of her families, friends and teachers that cannot be mentioned one
by one, who have given support, motivation, and guiding her.
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The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect.
Therefore, she would like to thank to the reader and invite them to give comment
and suggestion to make this research paper better.
Wassalamu‘alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, 25 January, 2014
The Writer
Astri Yanti
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SUMMARY
Astri Yanti. A.320.100.094. STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN WRITING
DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT THE EIGHT GRADE OF SMP N 3 SAWIT IN
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR. Research Paper. Muhammadiyah University
of Surakarta. 2014.
The aims of this study is to know the students’ ability in writing
descriptive text, the content and organization of descriptive text, the students
vocabulary, grammar, and mechanism in writing descriptive text at the eight
grade of SMP N 3 Sawit in 2013/2014 academic year. This research is a
descriptive research.
The methods of collecting data are writing test and analyzing document.
Data of this research are the students’ writing of descriptive text. The data
source of this research are the informant and writing test. The technique for
analyzing data is (1) Reading the students’ work sheet in the form of descriptive
text. (2) Analyzing the aspects of descriptive text; content, organization,
vocabulary, grammar and mechanic. (3) Classifying and scoring the students test
of writing descriptive text. (4) Drawing conclusion based on the result of the
research of the students’ ability in writing descriptive text.
Based on the research finding, the writer concludes that the students’
ability in writing descriptive text at the eight grade of SMP N 3 Sawit in
2013/2014 accademic year is fair. 7 students belong to good category (the score
70-84) or 23,33%. There are 23 students belong to fair category (the score 5569) or 76,67%, and there is no student who belongs to very good and poor
category. The aspects in writing descriptive text can be seen that the content
belongs to good category with the best average is 72,33. Mechanism belongs to
fair category, and the smallest average is 60,5. Grammar belongs to fair
category with the average is 64,16. Organization belongs to fair category with
the average is 66,83. Vocabulary belongs to fair category with the average is
67,5. It means that the aspect in writing descriptive text mastered by the students
at the eight grade of SMP N 3 Sawit is fair.
Keyword: students’ ability, writing, descriptive text
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TABLE OF CONTENT
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COVER ............................................................................................................
i
APPROVAL.....................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ...............................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY...................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ...........................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION .................................................................................................
vi
UNKNOWLEDGMENT.................................................................................. vii
SUMMARY .....................................................................................................
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT ...................................................................................
x
CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION ....................................................................
1
A. Background of the Study .....................................................
1
B. Problem Statement ...............................................................
1
C. Objective of the Study .........................................................
3
D.Significance of the Study......................................................
4
E. Research Paper Organization ...............................................
5
CHAPTER II : REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ..............................
6
A. Previous Study .....................................................................
6
B. Writing Skill ........................................................................
7
1. Notion of Writing ............................................................
8
2. Element of Writing..........................................................
8
3. Aspect of Writing ............................................................
9
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4. Process of Writing ........................................................... 10
C. Descriptive Text ................................................................. 12
1. Social Function ............................................................... 12
2. Generic Structure ............................................................ 12
3. Language Features .......................................................... 13
4. Example of Descriptive Text .......................................... 13
CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD ......................................................... 14
A. Type of the Research ........................................................... 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 ............................................. 15
CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION ........................ 17
A. RESEARCH FINDDING .................................................... 17
1. The Students’ Ability in Writing Descriptive Text at
the Eight Grade of SMP N 3 Sawit
in 2013/2014
Academic Year ................................................................ 17
2. The Content of Descriptive Text Made by the Eight
Grade Students of SMP N 3 Sawit in 2013/2014
AcademicYear ................................................................. 69
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3. The Organization of Descriptive Text Made by the
Eight Grade Students of SMP N 3 Sawit in 2013/2014
Academic Year ................................................................ 70
4. The Students’ Vocabulary in Writing Descriptive Text
at the Eight Grade of SMP N 3 Sawit in 2013/2014
Academic Year ................................................................ 71
5. The Students’ Grammar in Writing Descriptive Text at
the Eight Grade of SMP N 3 Sawit in 2013/2014
Academic Year ................................................................ 72
6. The Students’ Mechanism in Writing Descriptive Text
at the Eight Grade of SMP N 3 Sawit in 2013/2014
Academic Year ................................................................ 73
B.
Discussion of the Finding ................................................. 76
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION .................................... 79
A. Conclusion ......................................................................... 79
B.
Suggestion ......................................................................... 81
BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................................................................ 83
APPENDICES ................................................................................................. 84
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EIGHT GRADE OF SMP N 3 SAWIT IN 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
ASTRI YANTI
NIM: A 320100094
SCHOOL OF TEACHING TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2014
ii
iii
iv
MOTTO
“Use our youth as good as possible”
( The Writer )
“Life is beautiful if we are always grateful and respect to each other”
( The Writer )
v
DEDICATION
The writer dedicates this research paper to:
Her beloved mother and father,
Her beloved sister and brother,
Her dearest someone, and
Her beloved friends.
vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb
Alhamdulillahirobil’alamin. The writer thanks to Allah for His
protection, power, and guidance, so that the writer could complete this research
paper entitled: “STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
AT THE EIGHT GRADE OF SMP N 3 SAWIT IN 2013/2014 ACADEMIC
YEAR” as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for getting the bachelor
degree of education in English Department of Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta.
The writer realizes that this research paper would never complete without
the help of the other people. The writer would like to express appreciation and
gratitude to:
1.
Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M. Hum., as Dean of the School of
Teacher Trainingand Education, Muhammad University of Surakarta,
2.
Titis Setyabudi, S.Si, M.Hum., as Chief of English Department in
Muhammmadiyah University of Surakarta,
3.
Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum., as the first consultant who has guided
and advised the writer in accomplishing this research paper right from
the beginning until the end ,
vii
4.
Dr. Dwi Haryanti, M.Hum., as the second consultant who has guided
and advises the writer in accomplishing this research paper right from
the beginning until the end ,
5.
Drs. Bambang Wahono DP, headmaster of SMP Negeri 3 Sawit,
Boyolali, who has permitted the writer to conduct research in his
institution,
6.
Munnasiroh S.Pd, the English teacher of SMP Negeri 3 Sawit, who
has given time, and help the writer in conducting the research in the
class,
7.
All lecturers of English Department, Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta, thank you for giving such worthy knowledge, may Allah
replay your kindness,
8.
Both of her beloved parents Jumino and Surasi for their tremendous
affection, immortal prays, and guiding her,
9.
Her beloved sister Sri Yanti and my brother Demi Anto for their love
and support,
10.
Her future husband (insyaAllah) Haryanto for his love, support and
prays,
11.
Her best friend: Henny Sulistyani Utami, Kristina Fitria Yuniati,
Nofita Dwi Alistinawati, Rismawati, who have given support,
motivation, and laugh,
12.
All of her families, friends and teachers that cannot be mentioned one
by one, who have given support, motivation, and guiding her.
viii
The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect.
Therefore, she would like to thank to the reader and invite them to give comment
and suggestion to make this research paper better.
Wassalamu‘alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, 25 January, 2014
The Writer
Astri Yanti
ix
SUMMARY
Astri Yanti. A.320.100.094. STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN WRITING
DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT THE EIGHT GRADE OF SMP N 3 SAWIT IN
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR. Research Paper. Muhammadiyah University
of Surakarta. 2014.
The aims of this study is to know the students’ ability in writing
descriptive text, the content and organization of descriptive text, the students
vocabulary, grammar, and mechanism in writing descriptive text at the eight
grade of SMP N 3 Sawit in 2013/2014 academic year. This research is a
descriptive research.
The methods of collecting data are writing test and analyzing document.
Data of this research are the students’ writing of descriptive text. The data
source of this research are the informant and writing test. The technique for
analyzing data is (1) Reading the students’ work sheet in the form of descriptive
text. (2) Analyzing the aspects of descriptive text; content, organization,
vocabulary, grammar and mechanic. (3) Classifying and scoring the students test
of writing descriptive text. (4) Drawing conclusion based on the result of the
research of the students’ ability in writing descriptive text.
Based on the research finding, the writer concludes that the students’
ability in writing descriptive text at the eight grade of SMP N 3 Sawit in
2013/2014 accademic year is fair. 7 students belong to good category (the score
70-84) or 23,33%. There are 23 students belong to fair category (the score 5569) or 76,67%, and there is no student who belongs to very good and poor
category. The aspects in writing descriptive text can be seen that the content
belongs to good category with the best average is 72,33. Mechanism belongs to
fair category, and the smallest average is 60,5. Grammar belongs to fair
category with the average is 64,16. Organization belongs to fair category with
the average is 66,83. Vocabulary belongs to fair category with the average is
67,5. It means that the aspect in writing descriptive text mastered by the students
at the eight grade of SMP N 3 Sawit is fair.
Keyword: students’ ability, writing, descriptive text
x
TABLE OF CONTENT
page
COVER ............................................................................................................
i
APPROVAL.....................................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE ...............................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY...................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ...........................................................................................................
v
DEDICATION .................................................................................................
vi
UNKNOWLEDGMENT.................................................................................. vii
SUMMARY .....................................................................................................
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT ...................................................................................
x
CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION ....................................................................
1
A. Background of the Study .....................................................
1
B. Problem Statement ...............................................................
1
C. Objective of the Study .........................................................
3
D.Significance of the Study......................................................
4
E. Research Paper Organization ...............................................
5
CHAPTER II : REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ..............................
6
A. Previous Study .....................................................................
6
B. Writing Skill ........................................................................
7
1. Notion of Writing ............................................................
8
2. Element of Writing..........................................................
8
3. Aspect of Writing ............................................................
9
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4. Process of Writing ........................................................... 10
C. Descriptive Text ................................................................. 12
1. Social Function ............................................................... 12
2. Generic Structure ............................................................ 12
3. Language Features .......................................................... 13
4. Example of Descriptive Text .......................................... 13
CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD ......................................................... 14
A. Type of the Research ........................................................... 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 ............................................. 15
CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION ........................ 17
A. RESEARCH FINDDING .................................................... 17
1. The Students’ Ability in Writing Descriptive Text at
the Eight Grade of SMP N 3 Sawit
in 2013/2014
Academic Year ................................................................ 17
2. The Content of Descriptive Text Made by the Eight
Grade Students of SMP N 3 Sawit in 2013/2014
AcademicYear ................................................................. 69
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3. The Organization of Descriptive Text Made by the
Eight Grade Students of SMP N 3 Sawit in 2013/2014
Academic Year ................................................................ 70
4. The Students’ Vocabulary in Writing Descriptive Text
at the Eight Grade of SMP N 3 Sawit in 2013/2014
Academic Year ................................................................ 71
5. The Students’ Grammar in Writing Descriptive Text at
the Eight Grade of SMP N 3 Sawit in 2013/2014
Academic Year ................................................................ 72
6. The Students’ Mechanism in Writing Descriptive Text
at the Eight Grade of SMP N 3 Sawit in 2013/2014
Academic Year ................................................................ 73
B.
Discussion of the Finding ................................................. 76
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION .................................... 79
A. Conclusion ......................................................................... 79
B.
Suggestion ......................................................................... 81
BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................................................................ 83
APPENDICES ................................................................................................. 84
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