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Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
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Download: Research Methods in Applied Linguistics (Dörnyei 2007
This is a very practical and accessible book that offers a comprehensive overview of research methodology in applied linguistics by describing the various stages of qualitative and quantitative investigations, from collecting the data to reporting the results. It also discusses ‘mixed methods research’, that is, the various combinations of qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
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‘With expertise and erudition, he guides students at measured pace through the process of conducting quantitive, qualitative, and most importantly, mixed-method research.’ Applied Linguistics Journal, July 2010 ‘…a readable, thorough and stimulating introduction to research methods in applied linguistics.’
—Dave Allen, June 2009
About the Author
Zoltan Dornyei is Professor of Psycholinguistics at the School of English, University of Nottingham. He has published widely on various aspects of second language acquisition and language learning motivation including Motivation, Language Identity and the L2 Self (2009, edited with Ema Ushioda).