KONTRIBUSI KEBIASAAN MEMBACA DAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MENULIS TEKS EKSPOSISI SISWA KELAS X SMA NEGERI 2 PADANG

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The low ability of writing expositional texts, low reading habits, and the motivation of
students in grade X SMA Negeri 2 Padang behind this research. The purpose of the study
describes the amount of the contribution of reading habits and motivation to learn the ability
to write exposition of text students of class X SMA Negeri 2 Padang. The research type is
quantitative by using descriptive method and correlation design with population 274 people
and sample 74 students. Sampling technique is done by random sampling. The instrument of
this research is questionnaire and performance test. Technique analyze research data using
Pearson Product Moment correlation test (PPM), double correlation test, t test, F test, and
determinant coefficient formula. The results of the study illustrate that there is a habit of
reading and motivation to learn together to contribute and a significant relationship to the
ability to write exposition class X SMA 2 Padang.
Keywords: Reading Habit, Learning Motivation, Writing Ability