CHAPTER IV: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
B. Discussion
From the data presentation in general result found that the students’ mean score in writing descriptive text is 47.27 and according to the score classification
theory by Harris (1969) categorized as average. The scores were analyzed come from three aspects they are vocabulary, mechanic and organization.
1. Vocabulary
Beside the data was analyzed in general, each aspect was also being analyzed. First is from the aspect of vocabulary. This aspect consist word choices.Indicator of word choices is choose the appropriate and accurate words to express ideas. With the guide of aspect, the researcher can collect and analyze the data. The result of collect and analyze the data finding and to shows that the mean score in vocabulary aspect is 59and according to the score classification theory the categorized as average level.Compared with the results of previous research conducted by Lina (2016) in her thesis by the title : An Analysis of the Students’ Ability in Writing ADescriptive Text on the Eighth Grade at MTsN Bandungin the Academic Yearof 2015 / 2016,found that the mean score in vocabulary aspect is 64and according to the score classification theory the categorized as good level.
2. Mechanics
The next aspect is mechanic. There are two indicators in this aspect, they are punctuation and capitalization. The punctuation consists of comma, period, the colon, semicolon, apostrophe, quotation marks, the dash. The next capitalization consists the first word in sentence, capitalize pronoun I, capitalize the titles of composition, capitalize the proper noun, capitalize name of detail, title, month, day, specific group or geographic areas, and specific structures. With the guide of aspect, the researcher collect and
analyze the data to shows that the mean score in mechanic aspect is 41and according to the score classification theory the categorized as average level.
Compared with the results of previous research conducted by Lina (2016) in her thesis by the title : An Analysis of the Students’ Ability in Writing A Descriptive Text on the Eighth Grade at MTsN Bandung in the Academic Year of 2015 / 2016,found that the mean score in mechanics aspect is 46 and according to the score classification theory the categorized as average level.
3. Organization
The last aspect to be analyzed is organization. There are 2 indicators in this aspect, they are identification and description. The identification consists of identify the name of place and location, describe the complete features of the place. And the last description consists of part, qualities, and characteristic. With the guide of aspect, the researcher can collect and analyze the data. The finding shows that the mean score in organizing idea aspect is 43and according to the score classification theory the categorized as average level. Compared with the results of previous research conducted by Lina (2016) in her thesis by the title : An Analysis of the Students’ Ability in Writing A Descriptive Text on the Eighth Grade at MTsN Bandung in the Academic Year of 2015 / 2016,found that the mean score in organizing aspect is 66 and according to the score classification theory the categorized as good level.
CHAPTER V
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
This chapter provides two sections consist of conclusion and suggestion.
The first section concludes the result of the study. The second section provides suggestions for students and teacher.
A. Conclusion
As already mentioned in the first chapter, the aim of this study are to describe student’s ability in writing a descriptive text focus on vocabulary, mechanics & organization at the Eighth Grade Students of SMP Unismuh Makassar. The researcher would like to conclude that 17students at VIII B2 in SMP Unismuh Makassar are still low in writing descriptive text. It was shown by the test with the mean score 47.27. As well as the score of vocabulary is 59, the score of mechanics is 41 and the score of organization is 43.
B. Suggestions
According the conclusion of the study, the researcher recommends some suggestions for improving students’ ability and deducting students’ difficulties in writing descriptive text at SMP Unismuh Makassar, there are :
1. The researcher suggests that the students write a sentence, paragraph or text as often as possible to improve their writing. In addition, memorize a lot of vocabulary and grammar for deducting difficulties in writing.
2. The researcher had observed that the strategy and material in learning writing descriptive text is good enough. However, the teacher are
suggested to give more attention to vocabulary, mechanics &
organization in writing descriptive text.
3. To the next researcher to use this thesis as an addition reference.
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Appendix A : Written Test Written Test
1. Petunjuk pengisisan :
a. Hasil tes ini tidak akan mempengaruhi nilai saudara (i) dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris, karena hasil tes ini hanya semata - mata untuk kepentingan penelitian.
b. Atas partisipasi dan kerjasamanya peneliti mengucapkan banyak terima kasih.
c. Isilah identitas anda sesuai dengan petunjuk yang telah disediakan.
d. Kerjakanlah tes ini dengan sebaik - baiknya.
e. Anda diperbolehkan membuka kamus selama mengerjakan tes ini.
f. Waktu untuk mengerjakan tes ini selama 60 menit.
g. Selamat mengerjakan.
2. Buatlah karangan anda sesuai dengan petunjuk sebagai berikut : a. Jenis karangan : Descriptive Text
b. Topik : My Favourite Place c. Jumlah : Minimal 3 paragraf
i. Paragraf Pembuka (Introductory Paragraph) ii. Paragraf Pendukung (Developmental Paragraph) iii. Paragraf Penutup (Concluding Paragraph) d. Waktu 50 menit.
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Appendix B
Students' ability of writing descriptive text focus on vocabulary
No Students Score
1 Andi Muh. Muflih 1
2 Muh. An'amullah 2
3 Andi Rais 3
4 M. DzulfaqarSyaifuldin Al-Haq 3
5 Muh. SyahrulApriansyah 2
6 Andi Muh. Akbar Khadafi 3
7 Ahmad Faqih Jauharu 3
8 Naufal Hanif DzakwanBayu 3
9 A. Muh. AbyanNasywan 2
10 Muh. Syahrizal 2
11 Iyad El Ayyasy 2
12 Student 12 0
13 Student 13 0
14 Student 14 0
15 Student 15 0
16 Student 16 0
17 Student 17 0
Total 26
Item Classification Score
Vocabulary Average 59
Appendix C
Table 3.2 Students' ability of writing descriptive text focus on mechanic
No Students Score
1 Andi Muh. Muflih 1
2 Muh. An'amullah 2
3 Andi Rais 2
4 M. DzulfaqarSyaifuldin Al-Haq 1
5 Muh. SyahrulApriansyah 2
6 Andi Muh. Akbar Khadafi 2
7 Ahmad Faqih Jauharu 1
8 Naufal Hanif DzakwanBayu 3
9 A. Muh. AbyanNasywan 1
10 Muh. Syahrizal 2
11 Iyad El Ayyasy 1
12 Student 12 0
13 Student 13 0
14 Student 14 0
15 Student 15 0
16 Student 16 0
17 Student 17 0
Total 18
Item Classification Score
Mechanics Average 41
Appendix D
Table 4.1 Students' ability of writing descriptive text focus on organization
No Students Score
1 Andi Muh. Muflih 1
2 Muh. An'amullah 2
3 Andi Rais 2
4 M. DzulfaqarSyaifuldin Al-Haq 3
5 Muh. SyahrulApriansyah 2
6 Andi Muh. Akbar Khadafi 2
7 Ahmad Faqih Jauharu 1
8 Naufal Hanif DzakwanBayu 3
9 A. Muh. AbyanNasywan 1
10 Muh. Syahrizal 1
11 Iyad El Ayyasy 1
12 Student 12 0
13 Student 13 0
14 Student 14 0
15 Student 15 0
16 Student 16 0
17 Student 17 0
Total 19
Item Classification Score
Organization Average 43