Research in Applied Linguistics Becoming a Discerning Consumer

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Synopsis

Now in its third edition, this popular introduction to the foundations of research methods is designed to enable students and professionals in the field of applied linguistics to become not just casual consumers of research who passively read bits and pieces of a research article, but discerning consumers able to effectively use published research for practical purposes in educational settings. All issues important for understanding and using published research for these purposes are covered. Key principles are illustrated with research studies published in refereed journals across a wide spectrum of applied linguistics. Exercises throughout the text encourage readers to engage interactively with what they are reading at the point when the information is fresh in their minds. Intended for and field-tested in courses in MA-TESOL/TEFL and applied linguistics programs, course instructors will find that this text provides a solid framework in which to promote student interaction and discussion on important issues in research methodology. This book provides an excellent foundation for those who plan to continue in an active research agenda.

Changes in the Third Edition


Chapter 2 revised to reflect formatting changes made by ERIC, addition of referencing and citation resources


Chapter 8 revised to increase practicality


Revision of some embedded exercises


The topic of meta-analysis integrated more fully where appropriate


Corpora research given more attention


Many studies older than 2000 replaced with more recent studies


Companion Website (www.routledge.com/cw/Perry) with list of journals related to applied linguistics, annotated resources to aid students and instructors for each chapter, access to screencasts and YouTube demonstrations, and a space for students and/or teachers to interact with the author.

Book details

Edition:
3
Author:
Fred L. Perry, Jr.
ISBN:
9781315394657
Related ISBNs:
9781315394664, 9781138227750, 9781138227750, 9781138227767, 9781138227767, 9781315394664, 9781138227750, 9781138227750, 9781138227767, 9781138227767, 9781138227750, 9781315394664, 9781138227767
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
260
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2018-07-31
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2017
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Education, Foreign Language Study, Nonfiction