An Analysis of VIII Grade Students’ Vocabulary Mastery in Recount Text at SMPN 16 Tanjungpinang
Skripsi
NANDA DESRA SAFITRI 180388203062
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY
UNIVERSITY OF MARITIME RAJA ALI HAJI TANJUNGPINANG
2023
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An Analysis of VIII Grade Students’ Vocabulary Mastery in Recount Text at SMPN 16 Tanjungpinang
Skripsi
Submitted as a Partial Fulfilmentfor the Undergraduate Degree in English Language Education
NANDA DESRA SAFITRI 180388203062
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY
UNIVERSITY OF MARITIME RAJA ALI HAJI TANJUNGPINANG
2023
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Alhamdulillaahi rabbil „aalamiin, the researcher expresses to the almighty God, Allah SWT for the grace, love, mercy, health, help, and opportunity to finish this research, entitled “An Analysis of VIII Grade Students‟ Vocabulary Mastery in Recount Text at SMPN 16 Tanjungpinang”. Presented as partial fulfilment of the requirements for the attainment of a Sarjana Pendidikan Degree in English language education in Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji. Peace is upon great inspiring leader of the world revolution Muhammad SAW. This research would not complete without help, suggestion, and supports from several concerned. The researcher would like to give the best appreciations to :
1. Prof. Dr. Agung Dhamar Syakti, S.Pi, DEA, as the Rector of University of Maritim Raja Ali Haji.
2. Assist. Prof. Satria Agust, S.S., M.Pd., CIAR as the Dean of Faculty of Teaching Training and Education of University of Maritim Raja Ali Haji.
3. Assist. Prof. Dewi Nopita S.Pd, M.Pd as the Head of English Education Study Program of Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji.
4. The researcher‟s first advisor Assist. Prof. Rona Elfiza, M.Pd. and Assist.
Prof. Satria Agust, S.S., M.Pd., CIAR as the second advisors, for their valuable, support, suggestion, time and kindness during completing this research.
5. All of the lecturers of English Department for their lessons during study.
6. The researcher‟s parents who always gave the financial support to finish this research.
7. Her dearest friends Ayu Wandira, Desmayanti, Mita Nofyana, Mutia Budiyanti, and Rusdi who always gave their help, kindness, emotional supports and encouragement in the process of this research.
8. Her beloved childhood friends Delima Rosalina, Kinasih Dwi Utari, Yeni Melani, and Febyanti Dwita who also gave their support and encouragement on this research.
9. Her thoughtful juniors Sherny Junita and Vitrirayani who are willing to help on this research.
10. Everyone whose names cannot be mentioned one by one who has given the researcher motivation in finishing this research.
Researcher realizes that this research is not perfect, so suggestions and advice will be welcomed to make every part better in the future.
Tanjungpinang, 13 Juli 2023
The researcher
MOTTO
“Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear”
( QS. Al-Ba'qarah, 286 )
“Life is tough and things don’t always work out well, but we should be brave and go on with our lives.”
(Suga of BTS)
The author dedicates to:
1. Beloved Parents Fitrizal Pahlevi & Lia Susanti
2. Beloved younger brothers Nopal R. Akbar & Satria Fahziqri 3. Beloved grandmothers Maiselamah & Darmiwati
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER ... i
APPROVAL SHEET ... ii
APPROVAL SHEET ... iii
STATEMENT OF THE ORIGINALITY OF SKRIPSI ... iv
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... v
MOTTO ... ivi
TABLE OF CONTENTS ... vii
ABSTRAK ... x
ABSTRACT ... xi
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ... 1
1.1 Background of the Problem ... 1
1.2 Limitation of the Problem ... 3
1.3 Research Question ... 3
1.4 The Purpose of the Study ... 3
1.5 The Significance of the Study ... 4
1.6 Definition of Key Term ... 4
CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ... 6
2.1 Review of the Related Theory ... 6
2.1.1 Definition of Vocabulary ... 6
2.1.2 Definition of Vocabulary Mastery ... 7
2.1.3 Kinds of Vocabulary ... 9
2.1.4 Recount Text ... 12
2.2 Review on Relevant Studies ... 13
2.3 Conceptual Framework ... 17
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ... 18
3.1 Research Design ... 18
3.2 Setting of the Study ... 18
3.3 Research Procedure ... 20
3.4 Research Subject ... 20
3.5 Research Instrument ... 21
3.5.1. Interview ... 21
3.5.2. Questionnaire ... 22
3.6 Data Collection Technique ... 22
3.7 Data Validity ... 23
3.7.1 Credibility ... 23
3.8 Data Analysis Technique ... 26
CHAPTER IV RESEARCH AND DISCUSSION ... 20
4.1 Research Findings ... 20
4.1.1 Data Description... 20
4.1.2 Form of the Teacher Interview ... 29
4.1.3 Form of the Student Interview ... 33
4.1.4 Form of Student questionnaire ... 38
4.2 Research Discussion ... 40
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND DISCUSSION ... 42
5.1 Conclusion ... 42
5.2 Suggestion ... 42
REFERENCES ... 45
APPENDIX ... 48
LIST OF TABLE
Table 4.1Form of teacher interview sheet………...…..26
Table 4.2Form of high rank student interview sheet………...…..31
Table 4.3Form of middle rank student interview sheet………...…..33
Table 4.4Form of low rank student interview sheet……….………...…..34
Table 4.5Form of high rank student‟s questionnaire………...…..36
Table 4.6Form of middle rank student‟s questionnaire………...37
Table 4.7Form of low rank student‟s questionnaire……….………...37
Table 4.8Form of all rank student‟s questionnaire………38
LIST OF FIGURE
Figure 2.1 The Conceptual Framework...18
LIST OF APPENDIXES
Appendix 1 High rank student‟s questionnaire……….………....48
Appendix 2 Middle rank student‟s questionnaire………...…………..49
Appendix 3 Low rank student‟s questionnaire………...………..50
Appendix 4 Instrument validation letter………...………..……..51
Appendix 4 Documentations……….………...………..……..52
