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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ GRAMMAR
MASTERY AND STUDENTS’ WRITING ABILITY ON
DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
(A Correlational Study of Tenth Grade Students of SMK Muhammadiyah Majenang in Academic Year 2016/2017)
A Thesis
Submitted to English Education Department In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the S.Pd Degree (S1)
By: HANIFAH 1301050046
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
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PREFACE
Assalamu’alaikum Wr.Wb.
Alhamdulillahi robbil alamin. All praises be to Allah SWT, Lord of the
world, who has given the writer love and blessing to finish her last assignment in
her study. Peace and salutation be upon to the prophet Muhammad SAW, his
family, his companion, and his adherence.
It is a pleasure to acknowledge the help and contributions to all of
lecturers, institutions, family, and friends who have contributed in the different
ways hence this thesisis processed until it becomes a complete writing which will
be presented to the Teacher Training and Education in partial fulfillment of
requirement for the S.Pd degree in English Education Department.
Therefore, the writer would like to give her gratitude and appreciations to:
1. Dr. Syamsuhadi Irsyad, S.H., M.H., as the Rector of University of
Muhammadiyah Purwokerto.
2. Drs. Pudiyono, M.Hum., as the Dean of Teacher Training and Education
Faculty at University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto.
3. Aulia Nisa Khusnia, S.S., M.A., as the Head of English Education Department
of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of University of Muhammadiyah
Purwokerto.
4. Listiani, M.Pd., as the Supervisor who had guided wisely and patiently during
making process of the thesis.
6. The teachers of SMK Muhammadiyah Majenang.
7. Tenth grade students of SMK Muhammadiyah Majenang as the participants.
8. All of my friends in English Education Department 2013, especially B class.
9. All of my friends at Azzahro Boardinghouse.
10.All of people who have helped me, that cannot be mentioned one by one.
The words are not enough to say any appreciation for their help and
contribution in this paper. May Allah, the Almighty bless them all. Moreover,
the writer reliazed that this paper is far from perfect. It is pleasure for her to
get critiques and suggestions to make this paper better.
Wassalamualaikum Wr. Wb.
Purwokerto, August 2017
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DEDICATION
All praises be to Allah SWT, shalawat and salam always be given to our prophet
Muhammad SAW.
From the deepest and purest, this thesis is dedicated to:
My beloved parents, my father Syahidin and my mother Turiyah that has been
given me courage, spirit, and always blessing me in every step, and always
Education Faculty of University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto.
My true and loyal friends Eti Nurhayati, Hartini, Ike Damaiyanti, Riyani
Latifah Ningsih, Gia Asti Mawaddah, Ade Nia Nurmilah, that supported and
helped me. The moments with you are the most beautiful and unforgettable
memories. Thank you for coming in my life and make it colorful.
MOTTO
With every difficulty, there is a relief (QS. 94: 5)
Where there is a will, there is a way
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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ GRAMMAR MASTERY
AND STUDENTS’ WRITING ABILITY ON DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
Hanifah 1301050046
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to know whether there is a significant correlation between students’ grammar mastery and students’ writing ability on descriptive text at the tenth grade students of SMK Muhammadiyah Majenang in Academic Year 2016/2017. The subject of this research was 43 subjects. This study used a correlational study. The writer used random sampling to get the samples. In collecting the data, the researcher used grammar test and writing test. Then, in analyzing the data, the researcher used product moment correlation. The result of this study showed that there was a significant correlation between students’ grammar mastery and students’ writing ability on descriptive text. It is proved by the rxy (0.865) is greater than r table in the degree of 5% significance (0.301). It is considered that alternative hypothesis was accepted and null hypothesis was rejected. In conclusion, there was a significant correlation between students’ grammar mastery and students’ writing ability on descriptive text. In line with this result, the students’ who have a good grammar, they will also have a good writing ability.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF APPENDICES ... .xv
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2.The Importance of Grammar ... 7
3.Aspects of Grammar ... 8
4. Grammar Test ... 13
B. Writing ... 14
1.Definition of Writing ... 14
2.The Importance of Writing ... 14
3.The Process of Writing ... 16
C.Subject of Research... 27
D.Technique of Collecting Data ... 28
E.Technique of Analyzing Data ... 30
BAB IV FINDING ... 37
A.Result ... 37
B. Discussion ... 44
BAB V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 46
B. Suggestion ... 46
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LIST OF TABLE
Table 3.1 Table of schedule of research ... 27
Table 3.2 Table of specification of grammar test ... 29
Table 3.3 Table of specification of writing test ... 30
Table 3.4 Table of criterion of the percentage ... 30
Table 3.5 Table of the scale of scoring system... 31
Table 3.6 Table of scoring test ... 32
Table 3.7 Table of criterion of product moment ... 34
LIST OF CHART
Chart 4.1 The Result of English Grammar ... 38
Chart 4.2 The Category of Percantage of English Grammar ... 39
Chart 4.3 The Result of Writing Skill ... 40
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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix I Instruments ...
Appendix II Validity & Reliability ...
Appendix III Students’ Score ...
Appendix IV Students’ Work ...
