Alison Mackey Research Methods in Second Language Acquis (Paperback) (UK IMPORT)

Further DetailsTitle: Research Methods in Second Language AcquisitionCondition: NewEAN: 9781444334272ISBN: 9781444334272Publisher: Wiley-BlackwellFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 12/02/2011Item Height: 246mmItem Length: 170mmItem Width: 18mmItem Weight: 575gLanguage: EnglishDescription: Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition

“With its cornucopia of information, both thorough and practical, this book is a must for our methodology shelves. Its study questions and project suggestions will be a boon for many research methods courses.”Robert M. DeKeysevr, University of Maryland

“This guide to collecting, coding and analyzing second language acquisition data will be an essential reference for novice and experienced researchers alike.”Peter Robinson, Aoyama Gakuin University

“Comprehensive and technically up-to-date, yet accessible and cogent! This remarkable textbook is sure to become a premier choice for the research training of many future SLA generations.”Lourdes Ortega, University of Hawaii

“Alison Mackey and Susan Gass’ valuable new book offers hands-on methodological guidance from established experts on all kinds of second language research.”Michael H. Long, University of Maryland

Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guide is an informative guide to research design and methodology in this growing and vibrant field. Utilizing research methods and tools from varied fields of study including education, linguistics, psychology, and sociology, this collection offers complete coverage of the techniques of second language acquisition research.

This guide covers a variety of topics, such as second language writing and reading, meta-analyses, research replication, qualitative data collection and analysis, and more. Each chapter of this volume offers background, step-by-step guidance, and relevant studies to create comprehensive coverage of each method. This carefully selected and edited volume will be a useful text for graduate students and scholars looking to keep pace with the latest research projects and methodologies in second language acquisition.

Genre: Language & ReferenceSubtitle: A Practical GuideContributor: Alison Mackey (Edited by), Susan M. Gass (Edited by)Author: Alison MackeyBook Series: Guides to Research Methods in Language and LinguisticsCountry/Region of Manufacture: GBRelease Year: 2011

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