CHAPTER IV FINDIGS AND DISCUSSION
B. Discussion
The finding description revealed that an E-book reader application had an effect on students' reading. Based on the findings above, the data revealed that the E-book Reader application had a positive impact on students' reading processes while the previous semester. The outcome of this descriptive dialed with the response to the research question, which to know the impact of the E-book Reader application on students' reading during learning process. Based on the findings, the researcher discovered differences in outcomes at SMAN 16 Gowa's second grade.
Students' responses indicated that utilizing the E-book Reader application made them interested in reading. According to the result of data analysis from interview showed the majority of students were pleased by supported application's features. The themes of the application help the students because there are many colors of the themes, so the students can change it at the way and make them interesting in reading a book because there are variation background that they can used while reading and they do not bored as they read in print book. There are multiple fonts, one of which, a style, it is easier for the eyes to read.
This program draws their attention to read carefully because it is practical, easy to use, and requires no registration. Students can also use the application offline. In one application, students can read any book or document, including
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Microsoft Word documents, PDF files, and archives. If a new book or files are downloaded directly on the application, files are automatically transferred to the E-book Reader application. It's also simple to navigate through directories and downloads in the app.
This tool aided the students since it allowed them to read a large number of files and because it was simple to use. It is supported by Picton’s research (2004) discovered that the most essential component of student literacy development is the use of electronic texts, which must be realized since students' enjoyment of reading increases as features are added year after year. Many functions that can be used when reading an e-book were discovered, including the ability to view the complete page, flip the screen, change text letters, and others.
The findings revealed the features that can be found in an E-book Reader.
It increased students' interest in reading a book or material. The majority of students stated that the features were helpful in their reading process, therefore they were satisfied with their reading.
This program draws their attention to read carefully because it is practical, easy to use, and requires no registration. Students can also use the application offline. Because the app was light, students could easily download it from the play store or the app store on any sort of mobile phone or tablet. The material on the E-book Reader program was found to be easy to read by the majority of students, and there was no student response that it was difficult for them.
The data above agrees with Picton (2014), who discovered that the most crucial aspect of student literacy learning is the utilization of electronic texts.
because the elements supplied to children boost their enjoyment of reading from year to year many functions that can be used when reading an e-book were discovered, including the ability to view the complete page, flip the screen, change text letters, and others.
The findings revealed that the E-book Reader program is extremely beneficial to students because it saves time and space. They can utilize the app in their spare time to make their daily lives more productive by reading a lot of books or documents, and it can also help them read quicker. Students can read books not only in the library or in the classroom, but also anywhere they have access to a phone or tablet. This is evidence from Arderson's studies (2018) observed that E-readers allow students to choose and access reading content, read anywhere and at any time, and talk more openly with others about the context in which they are reading. Pupils are more likely to engage in activities that they deem simple and that make them feel successful. For example, more students who choose to read have a higher likelihood of reading proficiency and achievement.
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CHAPTER V
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
In this chapter, the researcher describes the conclusions that can be obtained from the research results and suggestions related to this research. In this chapter the researcher tries to provide a summary of the results to answer the problems of this study.
A. Conclusion
The data obtained from the interview and questionnaire showed that most of students had positive perceptions by using E-book Reader application in reading. Therefore, researcher can conclude at second grade students of SMAN 16 Gowa had positive perception in learning reading in the classroom. The application helped them to better on reading, because using the application makes the students interested, using E-book reader is practical to the students and using E-book reader save time and space so the students can use it anytime and anywhere. The researcher believes that with all the positive effects they got bring them to a good future.
B. Suggestion
Based on the findings presented in the chapter four, there are some suggestions as follow:
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1. The researcher were expected that the students be more active and efficient in reading comprehension by using E-book Reader application and can attract students' attention so that students can easily understand the lessons given.
2. To know the effect of e-book reader by students’ experience that used E-book Reader application, the researcher used interview and questionnaire. For the other researcher it is better if the next researcher should use a new way to collect data of the students.
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APPENDICES
INTERVIEW
1. Could you tell us your first impression and thoughts about the e-book reader when you first received it and started to use it?
2. Now you have been using the e-book reader for a while, have these thoughts and impressions changed at all, and in what way?
3. If you find the materials on the e-book reader difficult to use, can you explain why?
4. If you find it difficult to transfer e-book reader into your documents, can you briefly explain what the problem or difficulty is?
5. Has the e-book reader changed the way that you study?
6. Are there any functions that you wish the e-book had that would help in your studies?
7. Can you briefly explain what has been changed in your reading comprehension?
8. Is the E-book reader helps you to identify the main idea and key details?
9. Is the E-book reader helps you to identify unfamiliar vocabulary?
10. If you are not satisfied with the e-book reader, can you briefly explain the reason?
11. Overall, how would you summarize your experience with the e-book reader?
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QUESTIONNAIRE 1. How often do you use the e-book reader?
a. Very often (i.e. most days)
b. Relatively often (i.e. a couple of times a week) c. Not often (i.e. a few times a month at the most) d. Never use it
2. How long do you use the e-book reader each time?
a. Under 30 minutes
b. Between 30 to 60 minutes c. More than 60 minutes d. It depends
3. Where do you usually use the e-book reader? (You can choose more than one answer)
a. At home b. At office
c. At public places (i.e. the library, Cafe) d. On the move (i.e. train, bus, plane)
4. To what extent do you find the Module material on the e-book reader easy to read?
a. Very easy b. Easy
c. Neither easy or difficult d. Difficult
e. Very difficult
5. How helpful do you find the e-book reader in your reading comprehension?
a. Very helpful
b. Helpful to some extent
c. It doesn’t make any difference d. Not helpful at all
6. Can you tell us what else you use the e-book reader for? (You may choose more than one answer)
a. Novels
b. Course related material (i.e. journal articles)
c. Material to support my study from other sources (i.e. the internet) d. Documents created by myself
e. Audio material other than the podcasts
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f. Pictures and photos g. Others
7. How easy to transfer the e-book reader to documents?
a. Very easy b. Relatively easy c. Relatively difficult d. Very difficult
e. I’ve never transferred any documents onto my e-book reader 8. Please rate your overall satisfaction with the e-book reader.
a. Very satisfied
b. Satisfied to some extent c. Is not satisfied at all
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