Ganang, Yudha Pratista (2016) USING A MIND MAPPING TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVE THE WRITING SKILL OF 8TH GRADE STUDENTS AT SMP N 4 SLEMAN IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2015/2016. S1 thesis, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.
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Abstract
This action research study was aimed at improving the students’ writing skill at grade 8 A of SMPN 4 Sleman in the academic year of 2015/2016 using mind mapping technique. This study which was conducted in two cycles. The first cycle consisted of three meetings and the second consisted of two meetings. The actions conducted in the research were giving an opportunity to the students to use a mind mapping technique in a pre-writing activity, giving explanation and practices about grammar and vocabulary, and using Power Point in explaining the materials. The data were qualitative and quantitative. The qualitative data were obtained through observations, interviews with the students, the teacher and the collaborator, and documentation during the research process. The instruments used to collect the data were an observation checklist, interview guidelines and a camera. Data condensation, data display and drawing and verifying conclusions were used to analyze qualitative data. Meanwhile, the quantitative data were obtained through assessing students’ writing tests in the pre-test and the post-test using a scoring rubric. The results of the research showed that there were some improvements in students’ writing skill using a mind mapping technique especially in developing and organizing ideas. The improvements were also on their grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and mechanics. Furthermore, the students’ motivation in learning English was improved. They looked so enthusiastic in the teaching and learning process using a mind mapping technique. The visual media like Power Point also successfully helped the students focus on the material discussed in every meeting
| Item Type: | Thesis (S1) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | writing, pre-writing, mind mapping technique |
| Subjects: | Bahasa dan Sastra > Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris |
| Divisions: | Fakultas Bahasa, Seni dan Budaya (FBSB) > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris |
| Depositing User: | Admin Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Nov 2016 01:04 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Jan 2019 11:56 |
| URI: | http://eprints.uny.ac.id/id/eprint/43969 |
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