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ENHANCING STUDENTS’ COHESIVE DEVICES MASTERY IN WRITING

TEXT USING DIALOGUE JOURNAL

(A Classroom Action Research at the Eleventh Grade of IPA 1 SMAN 1

Kawedanan the Academic Year of 2015/2016)

Thesis

SAFITHRI ARFIKA SARI

S891402049

ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

GRADUATE SCHOOL

TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY

SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY

SURAKARTA

2016


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APPROVAL

ENHANCING STUDENTS’ COHESIVE DEVICES MASTERY IN

WRITING TEXT USING DIALOGUE JOURNAL


Kawedanan the Academic Year of 2015/2016)

By:

SAFITHRI ARFIKA SARI

S891402049

This Thesis has been Approved by the Board of Consultants of English

Education of Graduate School of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of

Sebelas Maret University, on May 2016.

Consultant I Consultant II

Dr. Suparno, M.Pd Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd. NIP. 19511127 198601 1000 15.02.206

The Head of English Education Department of Graduate Program

Sebelas Maret University

Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd.

NIP. 19621231 198803 1 009


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PRONOUNCEMENT

This is to certify that I myself write this thesis entitled “Enhancing Students’

Cohesive Devices Mastery In Writing Text Using Dialogue Journal


Kawedanan the Academic Year of 2015/2016). It is not a product of plagiarism or

made by others. Anything related to other’s work is written in quotation, the

source of which is listed on the references.

If then this pronouncement proves wrong, I am ready to accept any

academic punishment, including the withdrawal or cancellation of my academic

degree.

Surakarta, May 2016

Safithri Arfika Sari

S891402049


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ABSTRACT

SAFITHRI ARFIKA SARI. S891402049. 2016. Enhancing Students’ Cohesive

Devices Mastery In Writing Text Using Dialogue Journal


Kawedanan the Academic Year of 2015/2016). First Consultant: Dr.Suparno,

M.Pd., Second Consultant: Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd., Thesis. English

Education Department, Graduate School of Teacher Training and Education

Faculty, Sebelas Maret University.

The research is aimed to (1) reveal teacher’s and students’ perception of

Dialogue Journal (2) describe the implementation of Dialogue Journal in

enhancing students’ cohesive devices mastery (3) reveal the effectiveness of

Dialogue Journal to enhance the students’ cohesive devices mastery in writing

analytical text.

This research was carried out at SMAN 1 Kawedanan Magetan from

October to November 2015. The subject was XI IPA 1 class consisting of 32

students. The method of this research was Classroom Action Research. The data

were obtained using several techniques including diaries, observation, interview,

document and test. The quantitative data were analyzed by comparing the mean

score of pre-test, test 1 and post test. The qualitative data were analyzed based on

the observation, interview, and supported with the writer’s diaries.

The results of the research show that (1) teacher and students have positive

perception about Dialogue Journal identified from the interview before and after

research with the English teacher and the students (2) the implementation of

Dialogue Journal can enhance students’ cohesive devices mastery in writing

Analytical text including (a) students can use correct and various conjunction; (b)

students can apply article correctly; (c) students can use demonstrative and

personal references appropriately (3) Dialogue Journal can change the classroom’

atmosphere, activities and situation because students’ participation in writing is

more active and motivated. The students’ mean score of cohesive devices mastery

is improved from 4.83 to 6.54 and the mean score of writing is improved from

11.90 to 15.36.

The findings imply that teaching writing using Dialogue Journal enhances

the students’cohesive devices mastery. Consequently, the students are able to

make a cohesive and coherent writing. Besides, the atmosphere in the class is

more interesting so the students are active in writing class. In conclusion,

Dialogue Journal is a good teaching strategy to enhance students’ cohesive

devices mastery in writing and their learning interest.

Key Words: Action Research, Cohesive Devices, Dialogue Journal, Writing


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ABSTRAK

SAFITHRI ARFIKA SARI. S891402049. 2016. Meningkatkan Penguasaan

Cohesive Devices Siswa Dalam Menulis Teks Menggunakan Dialog Jurnal

(Penelitian Tindakan Kelas pada Siswa Kelas XI IPA 1 SMAN 1 Kawedanan

Tahun Akademik 2015/2016). Pembimbing 1: Dr.Suparno, M.Pd., Pembimbing 2:

Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd., Tesis. Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris,

Program Pascasarjana, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Surakarta.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) memaparkan persepsi guru dan siswa

tentang Dialog Journal (2) mendeskripsikan penerapan Dialog Journal dalam

meningkatkan penguasaan cohesive devices siswa (3) mengungkapkan efektivitas

Dialog Journal untuk meningkatkan penguasaan cohesive devices siswa dalam

menulis teks Analitical.

Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMAN 1 Kawedanan pada bulan Oktober

sampai November 2015. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa XI IPA 1 terdiri dari 32

siswa. Metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas. Data diperoleh

dengan menggunakan beberapa teknik termasuk catatan harian, observasi,

wawancara, dokumen dan tes. Data kuantitatif dianalisis dengan membandingkan

nilai rata-rata pre-test, test 1 dan post test. Data kualitatif dianalisis berdasarkan

pengamatan, wawancara, dan didukung dengan catatan harian penulis.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) guru dan siswa memiliki persepsi

positif tentang Journal Dialog diidentifikasi dari wawancara sebelum dan setelah

penelitian (2) penerapan Dialog Journal dapat meningkatkan penguasaan cohesive

devices siswa dalam menulis teks Analytical termasuk (a) siswa dapat

menggunakan berbagai penghubung waktu; (B) siswa dapat menerapkan article

dengan benar; (C) siswa dapat menggunakan personal dan demonstrative

references dengan tepat (3) Dialog Journal dapat mengubah suasana kelas karena

siswa lebih aktif dan termotivasi dalam menulis. Nilai rata-rata siswa dalam

penguasaan cohesive devices meningkat dari 4,83 menjadi 6,54 dan nilai rata-rata

kemampuan menulis meningkat dari 11,90 menjadi 15,36.

Hasil penelitian mengimplikasikan bahwa pengajaran menulis

menggunakan Dialog Journal meningkatkan penguasaan cohesive devices siswa.

Jadi, siswa dapat menulis dengan kohesif dan koheren. Selain itu, suasana di kelas

lebih menarik sehingga siswa aktif dalam kelas menulis. Jadi, Dialog Journal

adalah strategi mengajar yang baik untuk meningkatkan penguasaan cohesive

devices dan minat belajar siswa.

Kata kunci: penelitian tindakan kelas, cohesive devices, dialog journal, menulis


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MOTTO

“Do the best and never give up because success needs struggle and sacrifice”

(The Researcher)

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is

not to stop questioning”

.

(Albert Einstein)


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DEDICATION

This thesis is proudly dedicated to:

1. My beloved parents, Drs. Syaifuddin Arobi and Titik, for their support and

prayer for me to finish this thesis.

2. My best consultants, Dr.Suparno, M.Pd and Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd,

who are never tired of checking and correcting my thesis. Thanks for guiding

and advising.

3. My brother, Mala. Hopefully you will continue studying like what I did here.

4. My beloved partner, Aris, who always edits and checks my thesis typing.

Thanks for the help.

5. My friends in C class. Adit, Pak Theandin, Sist Ita, Bu Nur, all of them.

Thanks for the help and support. Hopefully, you will never forget me!


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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The writer would like to thank Allah SWT for His blessing, as she is able

to accomplish this thesis. There are many people involved in finishing this thesis

so she is deeply indebted to them. She would like to express her immeasurable

gratitude to the following:

1. The Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret

University for his permission to conduct the research.

2. The Head of English Education of Graduate School Sebelas Maret

University for his kindness in assisting me to finish this assignment by

giving valuable suggestions.

3. Dr.Suparno, M.Pd., the first consultant who has patiently guided, corrected

and advised me in finishing this thesis.

4. Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd., the second consultant for her inspiration,

always motivates and reminds me to finish this thesis.

5. The lecturers of English Education Department of Graduate School of

Sebelas Maret University for their lecture and guidance.

6. The Headmaster of SMAN 1 Kawedanan, for the permission to conduct

the reseach in the school.

7. The collaborative teacher, Wahyuni, S.Pd., who has assisted me when I

conducted the research.

8. The students of SMAN 1 Kawedanan for their help and cooperation in the

research.

Finally, the writer would like to express her gratitude to those who she

cannot mention one by one. Hopefully, this thesis will give benefit to everyone

who concerns with action reseach. All suggestions and criticism for better

improvement are welcomed.

Surakarta, May 2016

Safithri Arfika Sari


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE ................................................................................................... i

APPROVAL ..................................................................................................... ii

LEGITIMATION ............................................................................................. iii

PRONOUNCEMENT ...................................................................................... iv

ABSTRACT ..................................................................................................... v

MOTTO ........................................................................................................... vi

DEDICATION ................................................................................................. vii

ACKNOWLEDMENT ..................................................................................... viii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................. ix

LIST OF TABLES ........................................................................................... xi

LIST OF FIGURES ......................................................................................... xii

LIST OF APPENDICES .................................................................................. xiii

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 1

A. Background of Research ...................................................................... 1

B. Statements of Problems ........................................................................ 9

C. Objectives of Research ......................................................................... 9

D. Benefit of the Research ........................................................................ 9

CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW .......................................................... 11

A. Writing........................... ...................................................................... 11

1. The Definition of Writing ................................................................ 11

2. Purpose of Writing............................................. ............................. 13

3. Elements of Writing............................ ............................................ 13

4. Process of Writing................................ ........................................... 14

5. Types of Writing...............................................................................15

6. Macro and Micro Skills.....................................................................16

7. Assesing Writing...............................................................................18

B. Cohesive Devices................................. ................................................ 19

C. Dialogue Journal.................... .............................................................. 26

1. Benefits of Dialogue Journal ........................................................... 27

2. Disadvantages of Dialogue Journal ................................................. 28

3. Procedure of Teaching Using Dialogue Journal .............................. 28

D. Perception............................................................................................. 35

E. Review of Related Research ................................................................ 36

F. Rationale ............................................................................................. 40

CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ........................................... 43

A. Place and Time.... ................................................................................. 43

1. The Place of the Research ............................................................... 43

2. Time of The Research...................................................................... 43

B. Subject of the Research............... ......................................................... 44

C. Research Method .................................................................................. 43

1. Definition of Classroom Action Research....... ................................ 43


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2. Model of Action Research ............................................................... 45

3. Procedure of Action Research ......................................................... 47

D. Technique of Collecting Data .............................................................. 49

E. Technique of Analyzing Data .............................................................. 53

CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION.......... ............ 56

A. Introduction .......................................................................................... 56

B. Research Finding ................................................................................. 68

C. Discussion ............................................................................................ 86

CHAPTER V CONCLUSION, IMPLICATION, SUGGESTION ................. 94

1. Conclusion ..................................................................................... 94

2. Implication ..................................................................................... 95

3. Suggestion ...................................................................................... 96

BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................................................................ 99

APPENDICES ................................................................................................. 103


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LIST OF TABLES

Table 2.1 Scoring of Writing...................................................................... 34

Table 2.2 Scoring Rubric of Students’ Cohesive Devices Mastery .......... 35

Table 3.1 Time Schedule of Research........................................................ 44

Table 3.2 Scoring of Writing...................................................................... 52

Table 4.1 Result of Pre Research............................................................... 57

Table 4.2 The Mean Score of the Students’ Cohesive Devices

Mastery of Pre-test............................................................................................ 58

Table 4.3 Summary of Interview Based on Teacher’s

Perception........................................................................................................... 69

Table 4.4 Summary of Interview Based on Students’

Perception........................................................................................................... 70

Table 4.5 Implemetation of Research ......................................................... 72

Table 4.6. The Improvement of Mean Score of Writing...............................90

Table 4.7 The Score Improvement of the Students’ Cohesive Devices

Mastery............................................................................................................... 91


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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 3.1. Action Research Spiral (Kemmis and McTaggart)…...........….. 47


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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix 1 Syllabus.................................................................................... 109

Appendix 2 Research Schedule................................................................... 129

Appendix 3 Students’ List.......................................................................... 130

Appendix 4 Interview Guide before Research with the Teacher................ 131

Appendix 5 Interview Note Before Research With The Teacher............... 132

Appendix 6 Interview Guide Before Research With The Students .......... 135

Appendix 7 Interview Note Before Research With

The Students.................................................................................................. 136

Appendix 8 RPP........................................................................................ 138

Appendix 9 Prompts of Writing................................................................. 162

Appendix 10 Scoring Rubric........................................................................ 165

Appendix 11 Observation Field Note.......................................................... 167

Appendix 12 Students’ Score...................................................................... 176

Appendix 13 Further Explanation of Implementation

of Research Cycle1 and Cycle 2................................................................ .. 182

Appendix 14 Interview After Research With Teacher................................. 223

Appendix 15 Interview After Research With Students............................... 225

Appendix 16 Sample of Students’ Writing.................................................. 228

Appendix 17 Research Diaries.................................................................... 231

Appendix 18 Sample of Students’ Writing………………………………. 234

Appendix 19 Research Photographs ……………………………………… 235


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