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ERRORS IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT MADE BY THE SECOND
GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP NEGERI 1 KARTASURA
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
SEPTIANA
A 320 080 156
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012
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MOTTO
The more knowledge and experience you have broader
the better minded you will be
(The writer)
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DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
My dear parents, and
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assamu’alaikum Wr. Wb
Alhamdulillahirrobbil’alamin, gratitude to Allah SWT for all the
mercy, and who had given the opportunity and provided convenience to the
writer in preparation of this research paper. This research paper would not be
completed without the help and support of the others. On this occasion the
writer wishes to thanks to the following persons for their contributions that
they have given:
1. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M. Si, Dean of School Teacher Training and
Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Titis Setiabudi, SS, M. Hum, as a Head of English Department who has
given the agreement for the researcher’s title,
3. Prof. Endang Fauziati, M. Hum, as the first supervisor who has given
leisure and knowledge during the process research writing. Gratitude for
the guidance, support, and criticism that makes the writer becomes
stronger and more knowledgeable.
4. Nur Hidayat, S.Pd, as the second supervisor who patiently has provided
guidance, support, and useful knowledge to the writer in process of
completing this research paper.
5. The Headmaster of SMPN 1 Kartasura, Prihatin Budi Rahayu, S.Pd, for
giving permission to do the research,
6. All of the teachers in SMPN 1 Kartasura, especially to English teacher,
Missis Yuliana Ninik, SB, Amd.Pd for the help and support. All of the
students of SMPN 1 Kartasura, especially in class VII A who became
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7. A special thank you for her dear parents
“
Bapak and Ibu” for theirpraying, encouragement, and patience. They are the source of inspiration
during the process of research paper “You are the heroes in my life and I
am proud of you,”
8. Special thank you for her dear husband “Ikhsan Isnadi Ad’kha, ST” for
the love and affection that has become a source of strength and spirit
during the process of research paper “I am grateful to have you,”
9. Her dear old sisters, “Yuni, Utami, Juni, and Apri” thanks a lot for the
caring, and praying,
10.Her dear friends, “Winda, Mela, Ninik, Ratna, and all her friends in
class D
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thank you for your love, support, understanding, andencouragement,
11.Many thanks also addressed to all her dear friends who cannot be
mentioned one by one and who give assistance and suggestions in difficult
times.
The writer is aware that this paper is still not perfect. Therefore,
suggestions and criticisms are expected to refine and develop this paper. She
hopes this research would be helpful and useful for the readers.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb
Surakarta, 2012
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TABLE OF CONTENT
page
ACKNOWLEGDMENT……… vii
TABLE OF CONTENT………. ix
SUMMARY ……… xi
LIST OF APPENDIX ……… xii
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION………. 1
A.Background of the Study ……….. 1
B.Problem Statement……….... 3
C.Objective of the Study……… 4
D.Benefit of the Study ……….. 4
E.Research Paper Organization .……… 4
CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY ……… 6
A.Previous Study ……… 6
B.The Position of the Current Study ……… 7
C.Theoretical Review ………... 9
1. Error Analysis ……… 9
2. The Significance of Error Analysis ……… 10
3. Error and Mistake…..………... 11
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5. Sources of Errors ……….………... 20
6. English Texts ………. 22
7. Descriptive Text ……… 23
CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD..………. 26
A. Type of the Study ……… 26
CAHPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION …. 30 A. Research Finding ………. 30
1. Types of Errors ……….………… 30
2. The Sources of Error ……… 58
B. Discussion of Finding ………. 62
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ………. 68
A. Conclusion ……… 68
B. The Implication of Errors in Language Teaching… 70 C. Suggestion ……… 71
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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LIST OF APPENDIXES
1. List of Table
2. The Data of Erroneous
3. The Sample of Students Language
