IMPROVIG STUDETS’ READIG COMPREHESIO USIG SQ3R Improving Studens’ Reading Comprehension Using SQ3R Reading Technique for The XII IPS-2 students of SMA Negeri Gondangrejo Karanganyar in the Academic Year 2009-2010.

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MAGISTER OF LA GUAGE STUDIES

MUHAMMADIYAH U IVERSITY OF SURAKARTA

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KARA GA YAR I THE ACADEMIC

YEAR 2009 2010

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Keywords: Reading Comprehension, SQ3R

A. Introduction

1. Background of the Research

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3. Objectives of the Study

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2. Subject of Study

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4. Technique of Data Collection

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5. Technique of Data Analysis

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C. Result of the Research

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Table 1. The Result of Reading Comprehension Test

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E. Conclusion and Suggestion