Enhancing Students’ Writing Skills by Using Mind-Mapping

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The aim of this research is (1) to describe the process of learning English by applying the mind-mapping method; and (2) to improve writing skills by applying the mind-mapping method. This research is classroom action research. The location of this research was Class XI Science 1 SMA 06 North Bengkulu, which was carried out in two cycles. Each cycle consists of four stages, namely: (1) action planning stage, (2) action implementation stage, (3) observation and interpretation stage, and (4) analysis and reflection stage. Problems in learning can gradually be overcome by applying the mind map method. Students’ English learning outcomes increase. The average score in the pre-cycle was 66.17, with a classical completion rate of 27.45%. In cycle I, the average test score was 72.22 with classical completion reaching 64.71%. In cycle II, the average score reached 79.40 with classical completeness reaching 76.47%. Based on the actions taken, it can be concluded that (1) the application of the mind map method can improve the quality of the English learning process. (2) The application of the mind-map method can improve the English Communication Skills of Class.