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AN ANALYSIS ON THE COHESION OF DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS

WRITTEN BY THE THIRD GRADE STUDENTS OF A PRIVATE

COURSE IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2014-2015

BINTANG PAHLAWAN

SIN: K2208069

A Thesis

Submitted to Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University

as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting the Undergraduate Degree

in English Education Program

ENGLISH EDUCATION PROGRAM

TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY

SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY

SURAKARTA

2016

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ABSTRACT

Bintang Pahlawan. K2208069. An Analysis on the Cohesion of Descriptive Text Written By the Third Grade Students of Private Course in the Academic Year of 2014/2015. A thesis. English Education Department. Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret. Surakarta. 2016

The objectives of this research are to find out (1) the cohesive devices in the descriptive texts written by the third grade students of JS Course in the Academic Year of 2014-2015. (2) The use of cohesion of the descriptive text written by the third grade students of JS Course in the Academic Year of 2014-2015.

This research used qualitative method. It was descriptive study. The study was carried out in March 2015 at Joko Sarwono Private Course in Kleco and Cemani. The population was all the third grade students of Joko Sarwono Private Course which consist of two classes. The total number of the students was 13 students. The instruments in collecting the data was the essay test. The essay test was used to collect the data of the cohesion in the descriptive text.

The result of the data analysis shows that the students used six of seven cohesive devices to make the cohesion of the descriptive text written by them. And they understand to make the cohesion of the descriptive text.

Based on the result of the study, it is known that the student understand the use of cohesion of the text, based on 6 from 13 students or 46,15% that are really good in writing, 6 from 13 students or 46,15% that are good in writing, and only 1 from 13 students or 7,7% that is less good in writing. Mean of the result of the text are 15,6 from total score 20.

The result of this research shows that the cohesive devices are important factors that make the cohesion of the text written by the students. So cohesive device should be considered to make the students understand how to make the cohesion of the descriptive text written by the students.

Keyword: Descriptive text, Cohesion, Cohesive Devices, Private Course.


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ABSTRAK

Bintang Pahlawan.K2208069. An Analysis on the Cohesion of Descriptive Text Written By the Third Grade Students of Private Course in the Academic Year of 2014/2015. Skripsi. Program Studi Bahasa Inggris. Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan.Universitas Sebelas Maret. Surakarta. 2016.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi (1) cohesive devices pada teks descriptif yang ditulis oleh siswa kelas XII di JS Course Tahun Akademik 2014-2015. (2) Keterpaduan pada teks descriptive yang ditulis oleh siswa kelas XII di JS Course Tahun Akademik 2014-2015.

Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Penelitian ini adalah studi deskriptif. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Maret 2015 di Joko Sarwono Private Course di Kleco dan Cemani. Populasinya adalah siswa kelas XII di Joko Sarwono Private Course yang terdiri dari dua kelas. Jumlah total dari siswa adalah 13 siswa. Instrumen untuk pemgumpulan data adalah tes tertulis. Tes tertulis digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data keterpaduan dalam teks deskriptif.

Hasil dari penelitan ini menunjukkan bahwa murid menggunakan enam dari tujuh cohesive devices untuk membuat keterpaduan pada teks deskripsi yang mereka tulis. Dan mereka mengerti cara membuat keterpaduan pada teks deskripsi

Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diketahui bahwa siswa mengerti keterpaduan dalam teks. Terbukti dari 6 dari 13 siswa atau 46,15% yang penulisan teksnya sangat baik, 6 dari 13 siswa atau 46,15% yang penulisan teksnya baik, dan hanya 1 dari 13 siswa atau 7,7% yang penulisannya kurang baik. Nilai rata-rata teks adalah 15,6 dari skor total 20.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa cohesive devices adalah faktor penting yang membuat keterpaduan pada teks yang ditulis oleh siswa. Jadi cohesive devices seharusnya dipertimbangkan untuk membuat siswa mengerti cara membuat keterpaduan pada teks deskriptif yang ditulis oleh siswa.

Kata kunci: Teks Deskriptif, keterpaduan, Cohesive Devices, Kursus Private


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MOTTO

Hidup itu yang lurus saja, jangan suka belok-belok.

(Mr. Teguh Sarosa)


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DEDICATION

This thesis is proudly dedicated to:

“Bapak” and “Mama”, for your time, cries, and

support.

My big Sister and Brother,

you are amazing.


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ACKNOWLEDEGMENT

Praise be to Allah, the Almighty for His blessing so that the writer can finally finish this

this thesis. There are honorable people who deserve my depest gratitude and appreciation for

their help and encouragement.

1. Prof. Dr. Joko Nurkamto, M.Pd., the Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of

Sebelas Maret University, for his permission to write this thesis.

2. Teguh Sarosa, SS., M.Hum., the Head of English Education Program of Teacher Training

and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University and as the second consultant for his

guidance, advice, and encouragement in writing this thesis.

3. Dr. Abdul Asib, M.Pd., the first consultant, for the guidance from the first to the last of this

study, every advice and every priceless idea from the beginning up to the completion of the

thesis.

4. All lecturer in English Education Program, for teaching precious knowledge, and for giving

wonderful experience.

5. Drs. Joko Sarwono., M.Pd., as the head of JS Course for his permission to complete the

research.

6. All the students of JS couse for the cooperation during the research.

7. Nikman Naja, Aditya Rama Permana, Arif Ismawanto, Cycas Lucky, Pri Wahyudi

Hermawan, Muh. Iskandar Dzulkurnain for supporting the writer.

8. Riska Alfin Pramita, the closest, for laugh, cries, time, understanding, and online shop.

Finally, i offer my regards and gratitudes to all of who supported me in any respect

during the completion of this thesis. However, the writer hopes that this thesis can provide

contribution to the improvement of teaching English, especially for writing lesson.

Surakarta, April 2016

Bintang Pahlawan


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE .......................................................................................................................... i

PRONOUNCEMENT.................................................................................................. ii

APPROVAL OF THESIS CONSULTANT ................................................................ iii

APPROVAL OF THESIS EXAMINERS ................................................................... iv

ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................ v

ABSTRAK .................................................................................................................. vi

MOTTO ....................................................................................................................... vii

DEDICATION ............................................................................................................. viii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................... ix

TABLE OF CONTENT ............................................................................................... x

LIST OF APPENDICES .............................................................................................. xiii

LIST OF TABLES ....................................................................................................... xiv

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

A. The Background of the Study ................................................................................... 1

B. Limitation of the Problem ......................................................................................... 2

C. Problem Statement .................................................................................................... 2

D. Research Objective ................................................................................................... 3

E. Benefit of The Study ................................................................................................. 3

CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW

A. Review on Writing..................................................................................................... 4

1. The Definition of Writing............................................................................... 4

2. The Process of Writing................................................................................... 5


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3. The Purposes of Writing................................................................................. 6

4. The Aspect, Micro, and Macroskills of Writing............................................. 7

5. The Criteria of Good Writing......................................................................... 9

B. Descriptive Text ........................................................................................................ 10

1. Definition of Descriptive Text ....................................................................... 10

2. The Generic Structure of Descriptive Text..................................................... 11

C. Cohesion .................................................................................................................... 11

1. Definition of Cohesion.................................................................................... 11

2. Cohesive Device ............................................................................................. 11

D. Relevant Study ........................................................................................................... 20

CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

A. The Setting of Place and Time of the Research......................................................... 21

B. Research Method......................................................................................................... 22

C. Source of The Data..................................................................................................... 23

D. Technique of Collecting the Data.............................................................................. 23

E. Validity of The Data................................................................................................... 24

F. Techniques of Analyzing Data................................................................................... 24

CHAPTER IV DATA INTERPRETATION, RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION

A. Data Interpretation..................................................................................................... 26

B. Research Finding....................................................................................................... 66

C. Discussion ................................................................................................................. 67


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CHAPTER V CONCLUSION, IMPLICATION AND SUGGESTION

A. Conclusion ................................................................................................................ 73

B. Implication ................................................................................................................ 74

C. Suggestion ................................................................................................................. 79

BIBLIOGRAPHY........................................................................................................... 80

APPENDICES ................................................................................................................ 82


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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix 1 List of Students

Appendix 2 Text written by the students

Appendix 3 Scoring result of the test

Appendix 4 Scoring rubric


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LIST OF TABLES

Table 2.1 Scoring rubric …………………………………………… ….. 25

Table 4.1 Scoring result of the texts ……………………………………. 68

Table 4.2 Frequency of the result of the texts ………………………….. 69


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