Second Language Research

Contents

PREFACE

1   INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH

1.1.   Different Types of Research

1.2.   What is a Research Report?

1.2.1.   Title Page

1.2.2.   Abstract

1.2.3.   Introduction

1.2.4.   Methods Section

1.2.5.   Results

1.2.6.   Discussion/Conclusion

1.2.7.   Notes

1.2.8.   References

1.2.9.   Appendixes

1.3.   Identifying Research Questions

1.3.1.   Feasibility

1.3.2.   Research Questions and Hypotheses

1.3.3.   Replication

1.4.   Conclusion

Follow-Up Questions and Activities

2   ISSUES RELATED TO DATA GATHERING

2.1.   Ethical Issues In Research Involving Human Subjects

2.1.1.   Obtaining Informed Consent From Second Language Learners

2.1.2.   History of Institutional Review of Human Subjects Research, Compliance, and Problem Solving

2.2.   Conclusion ...