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ABSTRACT

This research investigated the effect of using comic strips on Islamic students’
vocabulary mastery. This research was aimed at finding out whether there is a
significant effect on Islamic students’ vocabulary mastery between the students
who are taught by using comic strips and those who are not and figuring out the
students’ responses toward the effect of using comic strips on their vocabulary
mastery. A mixed-method was used as a research design which was conducted
tothe students at the eighth grade of an Islamic Junior High School in
Tasikmalaya in the academic year 2017/2018.By using cluster random sampling
technique, the writer selected two classes as the participants of this research.
Moreover, the amount of participants was 60 students and was divided into two
groups. The quantitative data was obtained from the vocabulary test, while
qualitative data was obtained from the questionnaires. The vocabularytest was
analyzed by using the inferential statistics adapted from Fraenkel, et al. (2012, p.
140)while the questionnaires was analyzed by using exploratory data analysis
adapted from Cohen, et al. (2007, p. 507). The results showed that the value of t-
test (=3.268) is higher than the value of t-table (= 2.000). It means that the null
hypothesis (H0) in this research was rejected, while the alternative hypothesis (H 1)
in this research was accepted. Thus, there is a significant effect on Islamic
students’ vocabulary mastery between the students who are taught by using comic
strips and those who are not. The results also showed that the use of comic strips
could be applied in learning vocabulary because they were more liked to read,
easy to use and attractive materials. In conclusion, the use of comic strips could
improve Islamic students’ vocabulary mastery at the eighth grade of an Islamic
Junior High School in Tasikmalaya. Moreover, the students could improve their
vocabulary acquisition, mastery, and achievement by using comic strips.
Regarding the conclusions, the teachers are suggested use comic strips in teaching
vocabulary to their students. Besides that, the students are suggested to overcome
their difficulties in learning vocabulary and in improving their vocabulary
mastery.

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PREFACE

In the name of Allah S.W.T, the most gracious, the most merciful and only

to Allah we ask help and everything. Alhamdulillahirobil’alamin, the writer has

completed the paper entitled: “The Effect of Using Comic Strips on Islamic

Students’ Vocabulary Mastery (A Mixed-Method Study at the Eighth Grade of an

Islamic Junior High School in Tasikmalaya).” This paper is submitted to the

English Education Program Faculty of Teacher Training and Educational Sciences

of Galuh University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for getting

SarjanaPendidikanDegree.In writing this paper, the writer believes that this

research is still far from being perfect; however, he has been supported, guided,

and helped by many people. On this occasion, the writer would like to express

hissincere gratitude and appreciation to:

1. RinaHerlina, M.Pd.,the writer’s first advisor who kindly and patiently had

given her valuable guidance, suggestion, advice, and help in accomplishing

this paper.

2. Iskhak Said, Drs., M.M., M.Pd.,the writer’s second advisor, who kindly and

patiently had given his assistance, correction, and encouragement in

accomplishing this paper.

3. EtikaRachmawati, M.Pd., as the Head of English Education Program, for her

support, motivation and attention to English education.

4. The board of examiners who have given their constructive feedback for this

paper improvement.

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5. All the lecturers of the English Education Program in Galuh University who

have givenhim the knowledge of English.

6. The school principal, the teachers, and the students at the eighth grade of an

Islamic Junior High School in Tasikmalaya who had permitted him in

conducting the research.

7. His beloved parentsand brothers, for their prayer, motivation, greatest love

and attention to encourage him to study in Galuh University and finish this

paper.

8. Finally, he would like to say thank you to all hisfriends for their supports and

help during writing this paper.

Realizing this paper is far from being perfect, the writer welcomes any

suggestion and criticism to make this paper better. Hence, the writer expects that

this paper can give advantages to all of the readers.

Ciamis, February 2018

The writer,

BAYU IS SUBAGIA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT .................................................................................................... i

PREFACE ...................................................................................................... ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................... iv

LIST OF TABLES.......................................................................................... vii

LIST OF FIGURES........................................................................................ viii

LIST OF APPENDICES................................................................................ ix

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION .......................................................... 1

1.1 Background of the Study ........................................................................ 1

1.2 Research Questions ................................................................................. 3

1.3 Purposesof the Study .............................................................................. 4

1.4 Variables .........................................................................................5

1.5 Hypotheses .........................................................................................6

1.6 Significance of the Study ........................................................................ 8

1.7 Scope of the Study ................................................................................. 8

1.8 Definition of Key Terms ......................................................................... 9

1.9 Research Report Organization ................................................................ 10

1.10 Concluding Remarks............................................................................... 11

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE.............................. 12

2.1 The Highlights of Vocabulary.................................................................. 12

2.1.1 The Difficulties in Learning Vocabulary..................................... 14

2.1.2 The Strategies in Teaching Vocabulary...................................... 15

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2.2 The Highlights of Comic Strips............................................................... 20

2.2.1 The Benefits of Using Comic Strips in Teaching Vocabulary.... 22

2.2.2 The Steps of Using Comic Strips in Teaching Vocabulary......... 25

2.3 Previous Studies ...................................................................................... 30

2.4 Concluding Remarks................................................................................ 32

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY............................. 33

3.1 Research Design ..................................................................................... 33

3.2 Research Participants............................................................................... 38

3.3 Research Site .........................................................................................39

3.4 Data Collection........................................................................................ 39

3.5.1 TheVocabulary Test.................................................................... 40

3.5.2 The Questionnaires ..................................................................... 43

3.5 Data Analysis Technique ........................................................................ 44

3.6.1 The Quantitative Data Analysis (Vocabulary Test).................... 45

3.6.2 The Qualitative Data Analysis (The Questionnaire)................... 47

3.6 Ethical Considerations ............................................................................ 48

3.7 Concluding Remarks .............................................................................. 49

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSISAND DISCUSSION..................... 50

4.1 Research Findings..................................................................................... 50

4.1.1 Finding out whether there is a significant effect on Islamic

students’ vocabulary mastery between the students who are

taught by using comic strips and those who are not.................... 53

4.1.2 Figuring out the students’ responses toward the effect of using

comic strips on their vocabulary mastery.................................... 72

4.2 Discussion .........................................................................................85

4.3 Concluding Remarks ............................................................................... 87

CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS..................... 88

5.1 Conclusions .........................................................................................88

5.2 Suggestions .........................................................................................90

BIBLIOGRAPHY........................................................................................... 92

APPENDICES ................................................................................................ 95

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 4.1 The scores of pre-test for the experimental group....................... 55

Table 4.2 The scores of pre-test for the control group................................ 56

Table 4.3 The scores of post-test for the experimental group..................... 60

Table 4.4 The scores of post-test for the control group............................... 61

Table 4.5 Sum of the difference of the experimental group........................ 63

Table 4.6 Sum of the difference of the control group................................. 64

Table 4.7 Responses on the first statement.................................................. 73

Table 4.8 Responses on the second statement............................................. 74

Table 4.9 Responses on the third statement................................................ 75

Table 4.10 Responses on the fourth statement.............................................. 75

Table 4.11 Responses on the fifth statement................................................. 76

Table 4.12 Responses on the sixth statement................................................ 76

Table 4.13 Responses on the seventh statement............................................ 77

Table 4.14 Responses on the eighth statement.............................................. 78

Table 4.15 Responses on the ninth statement................................................ 78

Table 4.16 Responses on the tenth statement................................................ 79

Table 4.17 Responses on the eleventh statement.......................................... 80

Table 4.18 Responses on the twelfth statement............................................. 80

Table 4.19 Responses on the thirteenth statement......................................... 81

Table 4.20 Responses on the fourteenth statement........................................ 82

Table 4.21 Responses on the fifteenth statement.......................................... 83

LIST
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Figure 4.1 The percentages of the questionnaires........................................... 83

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix 1 The Form of the Students’ Vocabulary Test............................. 96

Appendix 2 The Results of the Students’ Vocabulary Test.......................... 106

Appendix 3 The Form of the Students’ Questionnaires............................... 107

Appendix 4 The Results of the Students’ Questionnaires............................ 117

Appendix 5 Critical Values of T................................................................... 118

Appendix 6 Syllabus .................................................................................... 119

Appendix 7 RPP .......................................................................................... 120

Appendix 8 Pictures Related to the Research .............................................. 126

Appendix 9 SK TelahMelakukanPenelitian.................................................. 127

Appendix 10 LembarBimbinganSkripsi......................................................... 128

APPROVAL PAGE

Name of Student : BAYU IS SUBAGIA

Student’s Registration Number : 2109160103

Program of Study : ENGLISH EDUCATION PROGRAM

Title of Paper : THE EFFECT OF USING COMIC STRIPS

ON ISLAMIC STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY

MASTERY (A Mixed-Method Study at the

Eighth Grade of an Islamic Junior High School

in Tasikmalaya)

Approved by:

First Advisor Second Advisor

RinaHerlina, M.Pd. Iskhak Said, Drs., M.M., M.Pd.

Acknowledged by:

Head of English Education Program

EtikaRachmawati, M.Pd.
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DECLARATION

Hereby I certify that this paper is my own work. I am fully aware that I have

quoted some statements and ideas from other sources and they are properly

acknowledged in the text.

Ciamis, February2018

BAYU IS SUBAGIA
2109160103