A SURVEY OF STUDENTS’ READING HABITS AND PREFERENCES
(A Descriptive Study at 8 Grade Students of State Junior High School 2 of Purwokerto)
A THESIS
Submitted to English Education Department as a Partial fulfilment of the Requirement for S. Pd Degree
By:
SEPTIKA DYAH MUSTIKA
1301050074
ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF PURWOKERTO
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vii DECLARATION
I certify that this thesis entitled A Survey of `Students’ Reading Habits (A
Descriptive Study at 8 Grade of State Junior High School 2 of Purwokerto) is definitely m own work. I am completely responsible for the content of this thesis. Other writers’ opinion of findings included in the thesis are quoted or cited in
accordance with ethical standards.
Purwokerto, 7 Agustus 2017
Septika Dyah Mustika
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Assalamu’alaikum warohmatullohi wabarokatuh
All praises to Allah SWT for the tremendous blessing and mercy that allow me to accomplish this bachelor thesis entitled: “A Survey of Students’ Reading Habits and Preferences (A Descriptive Study at Grade 8 State Junior High School 2 of Purwokerto)”.
Realizing that this paper wouldn’t be done without pray, guide, help and supervision from people surrounding who always give support and motivation to the writer. Thus, the writer would like to express her big special thanks to:
1. Drs. H. Syamsuhadi Irsyad, S.H., M.H., the rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto.
2. Drs. Pudiyono, M.Hum., the dean of teacher training and education faculty who has given permission to write this thesis.
3. Aulia Nisa Khusnia, M.A., the chief of English Education Department who have permitted me conducting this study and for all help that you gave to me.
4. Dodi Siraj Muamar Zain, M. Pd., as the academic supervisor who have given me advice and help during I study in English Education Department. 5. Listiani, M. Pd., as the thesis supervisor who have given me chance to conduct this study and for guidance and assistance in completing this bachelor thesis.
6. Mrs. Nari Bronto and Mr. Imam Tobroni, for your helping so that I can successfully do this study.
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8. The hugest honor and grateful would be tribute to my beloved mother for truly uncounted loves, cares, motivation, patience, and prays during daylight and nightfall.
9. All students grade 8 State Junior High School 2 of Purwokerto who have participated in this study
10.All my friends who have helped, supported each other and involved direct and indirectly in this study
The writer realizes that this study still has weaknesses but this thesis may be useful for readers. Thus, suggestions from the readers will be appreciated. Wassalamu’alaikum warohmatullohi wabarokatuh
Purwokerto, Agustus 2017
Septika Dyah Mustika
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DEDICATION
Bismillahirrahmaanirrahiim. I dedicate this thesis to
1. My precious mother, Darwati, for your untold love, supports,
notice, prayer, advices, patience, and endless forgiveness.
2. My dearest siblings, Ibnu Akhyarudin, Ratih Puspitasari, and
Aulia Dyah Syahfitri who have make me strong to finish this
thesis
3. Brother-in-law Rochmat and sister-in-law Ira Rachmawati
who have supported me
4. My cutest nieces Fakhira Shafaa Hazirah, Nisrina Citra
Nabila, Annisa Khaira Azkadina, and Fawwaza Annasya
Mutsaqqaf
5. A deep special thanks to my significant, Yoga Kukuh Pambudi
who have given me supports, prays, and advices from the first
we met until I finish this thesis
6. The Big 3, Veni and Meme who have been my best comrades
in every little thing
7. Members of ESA 2014/2015, thanks for having so much
unforgettable memories when we gathered in the past.
8. Chicong, mba Melisa Key who have helped me during we did
this thesis
9. KKN friends; Jupe, Uli, Widya, mba Anis, Nana alem, Ija,
Hanenong jenong, Diana, Titi, and Adit thanks for silly and
crazy things we did
10. All my good friends who have become good for me and some
of my classmates who are kind to me during I study here
11. All good people around me who have been kind to me, thank
x MOTTO
The hurt things in this world is when we have not made
happiness for people we love
If you are not a good person, do a good thing in your life
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APPROVAL OF SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE ... v
DECLARATION ... vi
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ... vii
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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Research ... 1
B. Reasons of Choosing Topic ... 3
C. Research Questions ... 3
D. The Aim of The Research ... 3
E. Significance of The Research ... 4
CHAPTER II THEORETICAL REVIEW A. READING
G. REVIEW OF PREVIOUS RELATED STUDY ... 12
H. BASIC ASSUMPTION ... 13
CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY A. Method of Research ... 15
B. Place and Time of The Research ... 15
C. Subject of The Research ... 16
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D. Technique of Collecting Data ... 16
1. Questionnaire ... 16
2. Interview ... 18
E. Technique of Analyzing Data ... 18
1. Questionnaire Analyzing ... 19
2. Interview Analyzing ... 20
CHAPTER IV RESULT AND DISCUSSION A. Result ... 22
a. Questionnaire Result ... 22
b. Interview Result ... 37
B. Discussion ... 45
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION A. Conclusion ... 49
B. Suggestion ... 49
REFERENCES
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FIGURE 4.13 Chart of Items 19-20 ... 36
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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 3.1 Questionnaire Guide ... 17
TABLE 3.2 The Categories of Students’ Reading Habits ... 20
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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A. Instrument (Questionnaire)
Appendix B. Instrument (Questionnaire in Bahasa)
Appendix C. Interview Guide
Appendix D. Tabulation of Questionnaire
Appendix E. Questionnaire percentage each item
Appendix F. Interview Transcript
Appendix G. Permission Letters
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A SURVEY OF STUDENTS’ READING HABITS AND PREFERENCES
(A Descriptive Study at 8 Grade of State Junior High School 2 of Purwokerto)
SEPTIKA DYAH MUSTIKA
1301050074
ABSTRACT
