Understanding Research In Applied Linguistics
Understanding Research in Applied Linguistics is an introductory textbook that specifically aims at helping undergraduate students to gain a basic understanding of theoretical as well as practical aspects of conducting research in language-related areas, with a primary focus on applied linguistics. The book can also be used for the purpose of background reading by novice researchers, language teachers, and MA students of TEFL.
Preface
Acknowledgements
PART I: Introduction & Background
Chapter : Science and Research
Chapter : The Research Process
Chapter : Applied Linguistics Research
Chapter : Research Paradigms and Approaches
PART II: Quantitative Research
Chapter : Quantitative Research Variables
Chapter : Quantitative Research Questions & Hypotheses
Chapter : Sampling in Quantitative Research
Chapter : Data Collection in Quantitative Research
Chapter : Data Analysis in Quantitative Research
PART III: Qualitative Research
Chapter : Major Approaches in Qualitative Research
Chapter : Sampling in Qualitative Research
Chapter : Qualitative Data Collection
Chapter : Qualitative Data Analysis
PART IV: Research Methods
Chapter : Descriptive Research
Chapter : Experimental Research
Chapter : Historical Research
PART V: The Closing Chapters
Chapter : Validity in Research
Chapter : Writing up a Research Paper
References
Appendix A. Selective List of International Applied …
Appendix B. A Number of Iranian Applied Linguistics Journals