CHAPTER 1
Introduction to Research
What is meant by research, and how do we identify good research questions? These are questions that are not always easy to answer, but we anticipate that by the end of this book you will be in a better position to think about them. This book is intended to be practical in nature, aimed at those who are involved in second language studies and second/foreign language teaching. We recognize that many people are often put off by the word research, including teachers who have been teaching for quite some time but are not involved in research, and those who are just beginning in the field. We hope to demystify the process.
The American Heritage College Dictionary defined research as “scholarly or scientific investigation ...
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