Second Language Research: Methodology and Design

by Alison Mackey, Susan M. Gass

Second Language Methodology and Design is a clear, comprehensive overview of core issues in L2 research. Authored by well-known scholars in SLA and supported by a wealth of examples from actual studies and extensive pedagogical resources, this book first introduces students to the key topics and debates in L2 research. It then guides readers step by step through the research process—from basic principles and collection methods through study design and reporting—to the point of being able to conduct their own research from beginning to end. This book is an essential text for students and novice researchers of SLA, applied linguistics, and second and foreign language teaching.



Key Features



A wealth of graphics, visuals, and exercises in each chapter.



"Time to Think" and "Time to Do" boxes within chapters



Helpful glossary and subject index



 



New to This Edition



Substantially reorganized chapters



Significantly expanded chapters on qualitative and mixed methods



Substantive revised material on computer/technology-based research



Spotlights a variety of new software packages and databases, including video-mediated technology and games



Discusses the Open Science Movement



Expanded coverage of corpora, processing, and psycholinguistics-based research



Updated references throughout

Genres: Linguistics, Research, Education, Language, Nonfiction

541 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 30, 2021

Reviews

[E · Rating 2 out of 5]

کتاب بدکی نیست.تنها اشکالش این است که آنقدر مثال و نمونه می آورد که از اصل مطلب،منحرف می شوی.
برخی تعریهایش هم خیلی گیج کننده است.اما در کل بدک نبود

[Merry Packard Gravett]

Very helpful for second language researchers! Shocker!

[Tony · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really wish I had read this book when I was working on my MA thesis.

This book is one of the best that I have read on how to design a research project. Contemporary studies are referenced as authentic examples from the field of L2 learning. The section of statistics in the chapter on analysing quantitative data was particularly helpful in explaining which measurement to use.

I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone doing second language research.

[Josiah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Plot: D
Writing: A
Vocabulary: B
Level: people new to research
Rating: G
Worldview:

I HIGHLY recommend this introduction on how to conduct, measure, and report on research. This book spells out the why and how in plain English, and includes more helpful information in the appendices.

[Amal · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is essential book especially for MA TESOL students .

[Belkys · Rating 4 out of 5]

I guide for researchers in ESL