ANALYSIS ON RUNNING DICTATION TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS"™ WRITING SKILLS IN DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

Abstract

Abstract

This research is mainly intended to find out the effectiveness of Running Dictation
Technique. In line with the objectives of the research, the researcher used comparative
method with quantitative approach. In collecting the data, the researcher used
documentation in form of secondary data. From previous research the researcher has read,
the researcher aims to outline the results of 3 research articles subject, and then combine
them to build up a conclusion. They are from: (1) Mentari, Ade (2018), (2) Riyanti, Eka
Widi (2017), (3) Aini, Aldilla Arin (2015). The population in this research were: (1) Student
of Class VIII 3 MTs Amin Darussalam, (2) Student of Class VIII A MTs N Susukan, (3)
Students of Class X Social 1 SMAN 1 Bawang Banjarnegara. The analysis used Descriptive
Analysis, Paired Samples T-Test, Normality Test, and Hypothetical Test. The results
showed that there were a significant improvement in writing skills by using running
dictation technique and there was a difference in value between three different subjects in
applying running dictation technique to improve students"™ writing skills in descriptive text.
From the data collected, the running dictation technique was proven effective since the
three-research subject showed improvement on writing skills in descriptive text by using
running dictation technique.
Keywords: Running Dictation Technique, Writing Skills, Descriptive Text