CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION T his chapter consist s of background, problem statement, research purpose, research question , significant of the research, and scope of the research. A. Background Writing is importance as a medium for exploring information and synthesizing knowledge. Writing also is a powerful tool for stimulating thinking and learning. The act of writing enables students to explore their thoughts and feelings, to analyze their observations, and to clarify their understandings of new ideas (Greenberg, 1988). However
