Writing About Quantitative Research In Applied Linguistics

Author : L. Woodrow
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230369952
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Writing about Quantitative Research in Applied Linguistics written by L. Woodrow and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-09-28 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With increasing pressure on academics and graduate students to publish in peer reviewed journals, this book offers a much-needed guide to writing about and publishing quantitative research in applied linguistics. With annotated examples and useful resources, this book will be indispensable to graduate students and seasoned researchers alike.

Author : L. Woodrow
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230369952
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Writing about Quantitative Research in Applied Linguistics written by L. Woodrow and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-09-28 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With increasing pressure on academics and graduate students to publish in peer reviewed journals, this book offers a much-needed guide to writing about and publishing quantitative research in applied linguistics. With annotated examples and useful resources, this book will be indispensable to graduate students and seasoned researchers alike.

Author : Heath Rose
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350025852
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Data Collection Research Methods in Applied Linguistics written by Heath Rose and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The successful collection of data is a key challenge to obtaining reliable and valid results in applied linguistics research. Data Collection Research Methods in Applied Linguistics investigates how research is conducted in the field, encompassing the challenges and obstacles applied linguists face in collecting good data. The book explores frequently used data collection techniques, including: * interviews and focus groups * observations * stimulated recall and think aloud protocols * data elicitation tasks * corpus methods * questionnaires * validated tests and measures Each chapter focuses on one type of data collection, outlining key concepts, threats to reliability and validity, procedures for good data collection, and implications for researchers. The chapters also include exemplary research projects, showcasing and explaining for readers how the technique was used to collect data in a successfully published study. This book is an essential resource for both novice and experienced applied linguists tackling data collection techniques for the first time.

Author : J. Heigham
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 023023951X
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Qualitative Research in Applied Linguistics written by J. Heigham and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-06-17 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in a clear, informal style for graduate students and practicing teachers embarking on their first qualitative research study in applied linguistics, leading authors introduce the principal research approaches and data creation methods to offer novice researchers an easy-to-follow and straightforward guide to qualitative inquiry.

Author : Jim McKinley
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1315389592
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Doing Research in Applied Linguistics written by Jim McKinley and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doing Research in Applied Linguistics: Realities, dilemmas, and solutions provides insight and guidance for those undertaking research, and shows the reader how to deal with the challenges of this research involving real people in real settings. Featuring over twenty chapters by experienced and up-and-coming researchers from around the world, this book: outlines the steps involved in solving the problem and completing a successful, and publishable, project; provides case studies of obstacles faced at each stage of research, from preliminary planning to report writing; addresses issues of validity and reliability during data collection and analysis; discusses ethical issues in research dealing with vulnerable groups including children, refugees, and students; includes examples from longitudinal studies, and both qualitative and quantitative research. Doing Research in Applied Linguistics is essential reading for students studying research methods, or for those embarking on their first research project in applied linguistics or language education.

Author : Sebastian M. Rasinger
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1472566963
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Research in Linguistics written by Sebastian M. Rasinger and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a comprehensive introduction to analysing quantitative linguistic data. Starting with an definition of quantitative data, and how it differs from qualitative data, Seb Rasinger examines what the student linguist is trying to find out through analysing data, and how quantitative techniques can help arrive at meaningful and accurate conclusions. This expanded, 2nd edition now also includes a discussion of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and MANOVA, and provides a brief introduction to statistical meta-analysis. A companion website allows readers to download crib sheets and Excel templates for the main statistical tools. The book introduces: -using statistics -variables -reliability of data -describing data -analysing data -testing hypotheses -dealing with problematic data. Each chapter includes graphs and figures explaining theory through worked examples, chapter summaries, and exercises to aid student understanding. An appendix containing a summary of statistical formulae, excel commands and statistical tables is included and is an invaluable resource. Presenting a down-to-earth and readable introduction to quantitative research, this book is a useful how-to guide for students encountering quantitative data for the first time, or for postgraduates embarking on linguistic research projects.

Author : Zoltan Dörnyei
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Research Methods in Applied Linguistics written by Zoltan Dörnyei and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2007-07-19 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive overview of research methodology in applied linguistics which describes the various stages of qualitative and quantitative investigations, from collecting the data to reporting the results.

Author : Sebastian M. Rasinger
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1472566971
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Research in Linguistics written by Sebastian M. Rasinger and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a comprehensive introduction to analysing quantitative linguistic data. Starting with an definition of quantitative data, and how it differs from qualitative data, Seb Rasinger examines what the student linguist is trying to find out through analysing data, and how quantitative techniques can help arrive at meaningful and accurate conclusions. This expanded, 2nd edition now also includes a discussion of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and MANOVA, and provides a brief introduction to statistical meta-analysis. A companion website allows readers to download crib sheets and Excel templates for the main statistical tools. The book introduces: -using statistics -variables -reliability of data -describing data -analysing data -testing hypotheses -dealing with problematic data. Each chapter includes graphs and figures explaining theory through worked examples, chapter summaries, and exercises to aid student understanding. An appendix containing a summary of statistical formulae, excel commands and statistical tables is included and is an invaluable resource. Presenting a down-to-earth and readable introduction to quantitative research, this book is a useful how-to guide for students encountering quantitative data for the first time, or for postgraduates embarking on linguistic research projects.

Author : María Luisa Pérez Cañado
Publisher : Universitat de València
ISBN 13 : 8437097541
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Writing and Presenting a Dissertation on Linguistics, Applied Linguistics and Culture Studies for Undergraduates and Graduates in Spain written by María Luisa Pérez Cañado and published by Universitat de València. This book was released on 2015-06-23 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been designed to guide students through the main phases in writing and presenting an undergraduate, MA or PhD dissertation. These include choosing a topic, carrying out the review of literature, gathering and analyzing data, writing up the dissertation, and, finally, preparing and delivering a presentation within the context of a viva. This eminently practical manual has been written in a reader-friendly style. Theoretical explanations are complemented by numerous examples for analysis and illustration as well as activities to apply, practise, and review the notions introduced in each chapter.

Author : Brian Paltridge
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472525019
Total Pages : 609 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Research Methods in Applied Linguistics written by Brian Paltridge and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-27 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Methods in Applied Linguistics is designed to be the essential one-volume resource for students. The book includes: * qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods * research techniques and approaches * ethical considerations * sample studies * a glossary of key terms * resources for students As well as covering a range of methodological issues, it looks at numerous areas in depth, including language learning strategies, motivation, teacher beliefs, language and identity, pragmatics, vocabulary, and grammar. Comprehensive and accessible, this is the essential guide to research methods for undergraduate and postgraduate students in applied linguistics and language studies.