This research is entitled Analysis of The Effectiveness of Writing Descriptive Texts Using Mind Mapping Method by Online Learning in SMP Negeri 2 Tampaksiring. The purpose of this study is to emphasize the ability to write descriptive text as a whole by using the mind mapping method with online learning methods. This research was conducted at one of the junior high schools, SMP Negeri 2 Tampaksiring. The data collection technique that is used in this study is a technique of assigning tasks to two groups, the experimental group and the control group. The results of this study are the results of online learning research using image-assisted Mind Mapping techniques are in the very good category, as well as the results obtained with the n-gain test are in the high category. The results of the study using the Mind Mapping technique without the help of pictures were in the good category. Furthermore, the results obtained with the n-gain test are in the medium category. There is a significant difference using the image-assisted Mind Mapping technique with the image-assisted Mind Mapping technique on learning to write descriptive paragraphs. The conclusion of this study is that image-assisted Mind Mapping is more effective in learning to write descriptive paragraphs for 8th grade students of SMP Negeri 2 Tampaksiring.

Writing

mind mapping

Descriptive Texts