Continuum Companion to Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

This is the essential guide to research methods for undergraduate and postgraduate students in applied linguistics and language studies. The Continuum Companion to Research Methods in Applied Linguistics is designed to be the essential one-volume resource for students. The book includes: qualitative and quantitative methods; research techniques and approaches; ethical considerations; sample studies; a glossary of key terms; and resources for students. As well as covering a range of methodological issues it looks at numerous areas in depth including researching gender and language language and identity pragmatics vocabulary and grammar. Comprehensive and accessible this will be the essential guide to research methods for undergraduate and postgraduate students in applied linguistics and language studies.