Second Language Acquisition Research - Methods and Practice

Author: Wu Xudong
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book is organized around research types, introducing the five main stages of second language acquisition research (i.e., designing the study, selecting research methods, developing research instruments, analyzing data, and interpreting results) in three categories (i.e., exploratory, descriptive, and experimental) in terms of their specific manifestations. It reveals the internal connections between the main stages of research and their relationship with research types. Additionally, based on these relationships, an evaluation framework for second language acquisition research is established, providing a preliminary theoretical basis for the practical application of research methods. The book also includes six practical articles for readers to apply the evaluation framework. Each article is followed by a commentary, offering readers a reference point for evaluating their own assessment results. This book is suitable for readers who have a basic understanding of research methods and data analysis (especially statistical analysis) and wish to further improve their research skills.