An A-Z of Applied Linguistics Research Methods
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Featuring an extensive set of entries covering all aspects of research methodology, ranging from basic to more advanced topics, this is an essential reference for applied linguists everywhere. Explanations of key concepts and techniques are fully cross-referenced and presented in bite-sized chunks, making it easy for users to look up specific terms quickly or have a brief refresher on methodological practices and related issues. Concepts are further illustrated by real-life examples drawn from current linguistics research.
This is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying applied linguistics or TESOL modules.
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"The A-Z Guide of Applied Linguistics Research Methods is a slim, clearly designed, easy-to-use instrument than aims to assist researchers and 'consumers' of research . to quickly get an overview of research methods in applied linguistics, together with the practices and terminology that go with them. . It can function as a primer or as a go-back-to type of guide, and its authors are to be commended for this welcome addition to the literature on research methods in applied linguistics." (Simone Curzio Bacchini, Reference Reviews, Vol. 30 (8), 2016)More details
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Shawn Loewen is Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages at Michigan State University, USA.
Luke Plonsky is Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics at Northern Arizona University, USA.