Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition

Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guideis an informative guide to research design and methodology for graduate students and scholars. Each chapter of this volume offers background, step-by-step guidance, and relevant studies to create comprehensive coverage of each method. * Includes chapters by expert scholars on an array of topics, including second language writing and reading, meta-analyses, research replication, qualitative data collection and analysis, and more * Includes feature boxes in each chapter highlighting relevant research studies, discussion questions and suggested further readings * Utilizes research methods and tools from varied fields of study including education, linguistics, psychology, and sociology