AN ANALYSIS ON STUDENTS’ PROBLEM IN WRITING
FUTURE PLANS
(A Descriptive Study at Tenth Grade Students of Accounting Class in
SMK Negeri 1 Banyumas in Academic Year 2015/2016)
A THESIS
Submitted to the English Education Department
as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for S. Pd. Degree
By:
RIRIS DEWI ARYANTI
1201050076
ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF PURWOKERTO
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PREFACE
Alhamdulilahi robbil‟alamin, by the mercy and blessing of Alloh SWT, the
writer finally completed this reserach report entitled “AN ANALYSIS ON
STUDENTS’ PROBLEM IN WRITING FUTURE PLANS” as a partial
fulfillment of the requirements for Sarjana Pendidikan Degree at English Education Department of Teacher Training and Educational Faculty, Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto.
The writer honestly admits that this work is far from perfection. There are some weaknesses in the content arrangement; therefore, any critics, comments, and suggestions are welcomed for the improvement of this research paper. However, the writer hopes this paper will be useful and beneficial for the writer and readers.
Purwokerto, Juni 2016
Riris Dewi Aryanti 1201050076
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DEDICATION
Bismillahirrahmanirrahiim. Firstly, I wish to express my greatest praise and gratitude to Alloh SWT for giving me strength, blessing, opportunity, love and mercy in completing this research. Peace and blessing be upon to Prophet Muhammad SAW., his families, his relatives and all of his followers.
In addition, grateful dedication of this paper is greatly given to all those who gave me the possibility to complete this research.
1. My world, Bapak Warto and Ibu Rohani, for all the inspirations, endless love,
prayers, supports, sacrifices and care for educating and preparing me for my future. I love you so much.
2. My lovely younger sister and brother Syahda Erviana Sabikah and Muhammad Sabiq Al Fatih, who always make me happy in every single time. 3. My beloved grandparents (mbah Sueb and mbah Betun) who always give me
support and motivation.
4. My big family, thank you for your prayer that make me strong. I want make you proud of me.
5. My best friends in Faculty of Education class C “rainbow class” –whose all names could not be listed here- for being such wonderful friends, for all the memorable moments, for laughter, for precious inspiration, and for making my college time colorful.
6. To all my friends who already helped me in composing this thesis.
My dedication would not be completed without expressing due regards and gratitude to those people who are not mentioned but considerably have a great involvement in this research.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The paper is submitted to fulfill one of requirements to get S. Pd. Degree from Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto.
The writer would like to deeply acknowledge this paper to:
1. Drs. Pudiyono, M. Hum. the Dean of the Teacher Training and Education Faculty and as my supervisor, for his abundant help, invaluable assistance, support and guidance since the preliminary manuscript until the completion of this research.
2. Rina Agustina, S.S., MApplLing TESOL the Head of English Department who has given permission to write this thesis and also has given opportunity and agreement to conduct this research.
3. All the lectures in English Education Department of Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto. I am fully grateful and indebted to them for their expertise, valuable guidance and precious knowledge that had been shared sincerely during my study in this wonderful university.
4. The big family of SMK Negeri 1 Banyumas for the hospitality in welcoming and giving me opportunity in conducting my research.
Last but not least, the writer hopes that this thesis will give some contributions to the English teacher, English Department students and all readers. The writer believed that there are still many weaknessees in this thesis. Therefore, critics, comments, and suggestions are welcomed to make better improvement.
Purwokerto, Juni 2016
The writer
MOTTO
-Life is as simple or as difficult as we make it-
(Anonymous)
-Inna ma’al ‘usri yusraa-
(Q.S Al-Insiroh: 6)
G. The Clarification of the Terms ... 5
CHAPTER II: THEORETICAL REVIEW ... 7
A. Problem Analysis ... 7
CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ... 24
A. The Method of the Research ... 24
B. The Place and Time of the Research ... 24
C. The Subject of the Research ... 25
D. The Technique of Collecting Data ... 26
E. The Technique of Analysing Data ... 26
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 52
A. Conclusion ... 52
B. Suggestion ... 53
REFERENCES ... 55
APPENDICES ... 57
THE LIST OF TABLES
Pages
1. Table 3.1 Writing Assessment of Nurgiantoros‟ Scoring Profile ... 26
2. Table 3.2 Classifying the Problems ... 28
3. Table 4.1 Classifying Students‟ Problem ... 29
4. Table 4.2 Content Problems and the Percentages ... 31
5. Table 4.3 Organization Problems and the Percentages ... 32
6. Table 4.4 Vocabulary Problems and the Percentages ... 33
7. Table 4.5 Grammar Problems and the Percentages ... 34
8. Table 4.6 Mechanics Problems and the Percentages ... 35
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LIST OF FIGURE
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Figure 1. Percentage of Each Problems ... 29
Figure 2. Percentages of Content Problems ... 30
Figure 3. Percentages of Organizations Problem ... 31
Figure 4. Percentages of Vocabulary Problem ... 32
Figure 5. Percentages of Grammar Problem ... 34
Figure 6. Percentages of Mechanics Problem ... 35
LIST OF APPENDICES
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Appendix 1 Students‟ Writing Test ... 58
Appendix II List of Students‟ Problem ... 61
Appendix III Sample of Students‟ Writing ... 78
Appendix IV Letter of Permission ... 89
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AN ANALYSIS ON STUDENTS’ PROBLEM IN WRITING
FUTURE PLANS
(A Descriptive Study at Tenth Grade Students of Accounting Class in SMK Negeri 1 Banyumas in Academic Year 2015/2016)
RIRIS DEWI ARYANTI 1201050076
Abstract
The aim of this research was to describe the problem and problems‟ distribution faced by tenth grade students of accounting class in SMK Negeri 1 Banyumas in writing future plans. Descriptive method was used as the design of this research. The number of population of this research was 108 students. Random sampling was used as the technique to select the sample. The total number of sample was 32 students. In collecting the data, the writer used writing test as the instrument. The writing aspects analyzed were content, organization, vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics. The result of this research revealed that in general, the tenth grade students of accounting class in SMK Negeri 1 Banyumas faced problems in writing future plans. It was proved by finding 242 problems. In detail, 92 or 38.02% were problems in grammar, 49 or 20.25% in mechanics, 38 or 15.70% in content, 32 or 13.23% in organization, and 31 or 12.80% in vocabulary. The writer concluded that tenth grade students of accounting class in SMK Negeri 1 Banyumas had faced problems in writing future plans. The suggestion for the teachers are to explain and give more exercises on making a good paragraph. For students, they need to study harder and learn more about making a good paragraph.
