A BLOG-BASED WRITING MEDIUM: ITS EFFECTIVENESS TO TEACH WRITING VIEWED FROM THE STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION (An Experimental Research at SMA Negeri 3 Bantul, Yogyakarta in the Academic Year of 2015/2016) A THESIS By DEFI TRISNASARI S891408008 Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Graduate Degree of English Education ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GRADUATE SCHOOL FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY 2016
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A BLOG-BASED WRITING MEDIUM: ITS EFFECTIVENESS TO
TEACH WRITING VIEWED FROM THE STUDENTS’
MOTIVATION (An Experimental Research at SMA Negeri 3 Bantul, Yogyakarta
in the Academic Year of 2015/2016)
A THESIS
By
DEFI TRISNASARI
S891408008
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for
the Graduate Degree of English Education
ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
GRADUATE SCHOOL
FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY 2016
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PRONOUNCEMENT
This is to certify that I myself write this thesis entitled “A BLOG-BASED
WRITING MEDIUM: ITS EFFECTIVENESS TO TEACH WRITING VIEWED FROM
THE STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION (An Experimental Research at SMA Negeri 3
Bantul, Yogyakarta in the Academic Year of 2015/2016)”. It is not a product of
plagiarism or made by others. Anything related to others’ work is written in
quotation, the source of which is listed on the references.
If then this pronouncement proves false, I am ready to accept any academic
punishment, including the whitdrawal or cancelation of my academic degree.
Surakarta, January 2016
Defi Trisnasari
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ABSTRACT
Defi Trisnasari. S891408008. 2016. A Blog-Based Writing Medium: Its
Effectiveness to Teach Writing Viewed from the Students’ Motivation (An
Experimental Research at the Tenth Grade Students of SMA Negeri 2 Bantul,
Yogyakarta in the Academic Year of 2015/2016”. A Thesis. First Consultant: Dra.
Diah Kristina, M.A, Ph.D; Second Consultant: Dr. Sumardi, M.Hum., English
Education Department, Graduate School, Sebelas Maret University.
This study aims to verify whether: (1) A blog-based writing medium is more
effective than a diary to teach writing on recount text; (2) The students with high
motivation have better writing skill than those having low motivation; and (3) There
is an interaction between teaching media and students’ motivation in teaching
writing.
This quasi-experimental study was conducted to the tenth grade students of SMA
Negeri 2 Bantul, Yogyakarta in the academic year of 2015/2016. There were seven
classes which consist of 184 students. To get the sample, the cluster random sampling
was implemented. The sample was two classes labeled as the experimental class
which was taught using a blog-based writing medium and the control class which was
taught using a diary. Each class was initially divided into two groups according to the
level of motivation: high and low groups. The groups were categorized by analyzing
the result of the motivation questionnaire. To collect the data, a writing test was
administered. The data were analyzed by using Multifactor Analysis of Variance
(ANOVA) 2x2 and Tukey test. Before conducting the ANOVA test, normality and
homogeneity tests were administered as the prerequisite test.
The findings of the research show that: (1) a blog-based writing medium is more
effective than a diary to teach writing on recount text (2) The students with high
motivation have better writing skill than those having low motivation; and (3) There
is an interaction between teaching media and students’ motivation in teaching
writing.
The research findings imply that a blog-based writing medium is considered as
the more effective medium compared to a diary. The students with high motivation in
learning are more suitable to apply the blog-based writing medium and those who
have low motivation are recommended to apply a diary.
Keywords: a blog-based writing medium, a diary, motivation, quasi-experimental,
writing skills
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MOTTO
“And whosoever strives, s/he strives only for her/ himself. Verily,
Allah is independent of the world.” (Al-‘Ankabut (29:6))
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DEDICATIONS
From the very bottom of my heart to the fullest love, this thesis is dedicated to:
My beloved parents Wido Karsono and Sukarni,
My second beloved parents: Sudardiyono and Sri Sumaryani,
My fiance: Rizal Jalun Pamungkas,
My beloved brothers, sisters, nieces, and
My Alma mater Sebelas Maret University
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Alhamdulillahirabbil ‘alamin, praise be to Allah SWT, the Lord of the
universe, for the blessing, strengths and health so the writer could finish her study.
Invocation and peace go to Muhammad SAW, the Prophet.
This thesis cannot be finished without the guidance and support from other
people. Therefore, the writer would like to express her deepest gratitude to:
1. The Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University,
Prof. Dr. Joko Nurkamto, M.Pd for the permission to write the thesis.
2. The Head of English Education Department of Graduate Program, Dr. Ngadiso,
M.Pd for providing the facilities to complete the thesis writing.
3. Dra. Diah Kristina, M.A, Ph.D, the first consultant and Dr. Sumardi, M.Hum, the
second consultant for their guidance, advice, and patience during the writing
process of this thesis.
4. The Principal of SMA Negeri 2 Bantul, Yogyakarta, Drs. Endah Hardjanto, M.Pd.
for the permission to conduct the research.
5. The English teachers of SMA Negeri 2 Bantul, Yogyakarta, S. Rachmawati, S.Pd.
for her help, guidance, and cooperation during the research.
6. The students of Class X.3 and X,4 of SMA Negeri 2 Bantul, Yogyakarta in the
academic year of 2015/2016 for their cooperativeness during the research.
7. All friends and everyone who have helped the researcher in accomplishing this
thesis.
There is nothing perfect in this world and this thesis is not an exception.
Therefore, all constructive suggestions and criticism are cordially welcome for its
betterment. Finally, the writer hopes that this thesis can be beneficial for others.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE.................................................................................................................... i
APPROVAL .......................................................................................................... ii
LEGITIMATION.................................................................................................. iii
PRONOUNCEMENT ........................................................................................... iv
ABSTRACT .......................................................................................................... v
MOTTO................................................................................................................. vi
DEDICATIONS .................................................................................................... vii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .................................................................................. viii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................... ix
LIST OF TABLES ................................................................................................ xi
LIST OF FIGURES .............................................................................................. xii
LIST OF APPENDICES ............................................................................. xiii
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study ................................................. 1
B. Identification of the Problems .......................................... 5
C. Limitation of the Problem ................................................ 5
D. Problem Statements ......................................................... 6
E. Objectives of the Research .............................................. 6
F. Significance of the Research ............................................ 7
CHAPTER II: LITERATURE REVIEW
A. Writing ............................................................................ 8
1. Definitions of Writing............................................... 8
2. Micro and Macro skills of Writing ............................ 9
3. Aspects of Writing .................................................... 11