IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILLS BY USING MIND MAPPING AMONG THE EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP N 1 NGEMPLAK IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2013/2014 - A THESIS

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This thesis investigates how mind mapping can improve the writing skills of eighth grade students at SMP N 1 Ngemplak during the 2013/2014 academic year. It presents the study’s introduction, problem background, focus limits, research questions, objectives, and significance for English Language Education. The work includes a literature review covering the nature of writing, micro and macro writing skills, and approaches to teaching writing, followed by study procedures and expected contributions for readers and educators.

LanguageEnglish

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Pages219

Reading Time1 h 17 min

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CHAPTER I (INTRODUCTION)

A. Background of the Problem

B. Identification of the Problem

C. Delimitation of the Problem

D. Formulation of the Problem

E. The Objective of the Study

F. Significance of the Study

CHAPTER II (LITERATURE REVIEW)

A. Theoretical Description

I. Review on Writing

a. The Nature of Writing

b. Micro and Macro Skills of Writing

c. Teaching Writing

IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILLS BY USING MIND MAPPING AMONG THE EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS OFSMP N 1 NGEMPLAK IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2013/2014 A THESIS Presented as a Partial Fulfilment of requirements for the Attainment of Sarjana Pendidikan Degree in English Language Education Resty Annisa Arrohmah 10202244088 ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FACULTY OF LANGUAGES AND ARTS STATE UNIVERSITY OF YOGYAKARTA APPROVAL IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILLS BY USING MIND MAPPING AMONG THE EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP N INGEMPLAK IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2013/2014 A THESIS By Resty Annisa Arrohmah 10202244088 Approved on 1 October, 2014 Motto Every time you commit one more mistake You feel you can't repent And that it's way too late You're so confused, wrong decisions you have made Haunt your mind and your heart is full of shame But don't despair and never lose hope Cause Allah is always by your side Turn to Allah He's never far away Put your trust in Him Raise your hands and pray O Ya Allah Guide my steps don't let me go astray You're the only one who can show me the way Show me the way, show me the way, show me the way In sha' Allah, In sha' Allah In sha' Allah we'll find our way (Maher Zain – Insya Allah) DEDICATIONS This thesis is whole-heartedly dedicated to: 1. My beloved Mom and Dad for their never ending love, prayer, patience, care, and support. 2. My lovely brother and sister who had accompanied me to fight for future. 3. My friends for coloring the days and giving the support. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin. Praise and thanks to Allah The Almighty, for the blessing so the researcher can finish her thesis as a partial fulfilment of the requirements for the attainment of Sarjana Pendidikan Degree in English Language Education. Obviously, there are honourable people who deserve of gratitude for their help to the researcher. Therefore, the researcher would like to express her sincere gratitude and appreciation to: Agus Widyantoro, M.Pd., as the consultant, who had been giving guidance, advice, encouragement, motivation, and time from the beginning up to the end of the research. Drs. R. Tri Wahyana Kuntara, [M.A. as](M.A. as) the headmaster of SMP N 1 Ngemplak who permitted the writer to conduct the research. Kasmoni, S.Pd. as the English teacher who helped the writer dealing with the research. The students of VIII C in SMP N 1 Ngemplak who gave good participation and cooperation during the research. Dwi Annisa Rachmawati and Reni Cahyo Wening who had been giving help and support in conducting the research. The researcher’s beloved family and friends who always give support with their never ending prayers and motivation. The researcher realizes that this thesis is far from being perfect. Therefore, she gratefully accepts every suggestion, critic, and comment from those who concern to this research. Hopefully, this research will be able to give contribution and be useful for the readers. Yogyakarta, October 2014 Resty Annisa A TABLE OF CONTENT TITLE....................................................................................................................... i APPROVAL............................................................................................................ ii RATIFICATION .................................................................................................... iii PERNYATAAN ....................................................................................................... iv MOTTO ...................................................................................................................v [DEDICATIONS..................................................................................................... vi](DEDICATIONS..................................................................................................... vi) [ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...............................](A

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What teaching approach does the thesis focus on to improve students’ writing skills?

The thesis focuses on using mind mapping to improve students’ writing skills.

Who are the subjects of the study?

The subjects are eighth grade students of SMP N 1 Ngemplak.

When was the research conducted?

The research uses the academic year 2013/2014 as the study period.

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