A glossary outlines the key terms in second language research. Helpful discussion and data-based skill-building exercises at the end of each chapter promote better understanding of the principles discussed. Throughout the book, examples from applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and TESOL are provided. Principles of both qualitative and quantitative research are discussed in the context of design issues. Also included is a chapter on the much needed and rarely addressed topic of writing up SLA research, giving concrete suggestions about preparing for publication. This up-to-date text includes chapters that cover identifying research problems and questions selecting elicitation measures dealing with ethical issues related to data gathering validity and reliability in research research in second and foreign language classroom contexts data description and coding and data analysis. Specifically targeted towards the needs of a second language research audience, Second Language Research: Methodology and Design addresses basic issues related to research design, providing step-by-step instructions for how to carry out studies.
