Qualitative Research in Applied Linguistics: A Practical Introduction

Using a reader-friendly, structured approach, Qualitative Research in Applied Linguistics: A Practical Introduction presents an easy-to-follow and straightforward guide to qualitative inquiry. Written by leading authors in a clear, informal style, it is an essential companion for graduate students and practicing teachers embarking on their first qualitative research study in applied linguistics. The ten central chapters introduce core qualitative research approaches and commonly used data collection methods. Each of these chapters offers: - A comprehensive guide to help you understand and use each approach or method - An illustrative example from applied linguistics research to help you see the approach or method 'in action' - A succinct outline of how you can avoid common mistakes and improve the quality of your research - Discussion questions and tasks to give you hands-on experience working with each research approach or data collection method Additional chapters offer engaging introductions to the qualitative research cycle, ethics, and writing up your research. There is also a glossary of important key words. This book has been carefully written to provide you with the essential research knowledge, skills - and confidence - you need to begin your qualitative research project.

Author: J. Heigham
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 06/01/2009
Pages: 346
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780230219533

About the Author
JAMES DEAN BROWN is Professor of Second Language Studies, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Hawaii ANNE BURNS is a Chair Professor in the Department of Linguistics and the former Dean of Linguistics and Psychology at Macquarie University, Australia CHRISTINE CASANAVE, teaches language teacher education in Temple University's Graduate College of Education, Japan NEIL COWIE, is an English teacher in the Foreign Language Education Centre Okayama University, Japan JOHN W. CRESWELL is a Professor of Educational Psychology University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA DONALD FREEMAN is Director of Teacher Education and Associate Professor of Education, School of Education, University of Michigan, USA MIKE HOOD is an Assistant Professor, Nihon University, College of Commerce Japan NATALIYA V. IVANKOVA is Associate Professor, Department of Human Studies, University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA ANNE LAZARATON is an Associate Professor of English as a Second Language University of Minnesota, USA SANDRA LEE MCKAY is Professor of English, San Francisco State University, USA GAROLD MURRAY teaches English at Okayama University, Japan SHARON RALLIS is the Allen Distinguished Professor of Education Policy and Reform, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA KEITH RICHARDS is an Associate Professor, University of Warwick, UK GRETCHEN ROSSMAN is a Professor of Education, University of Massachusetts, USA KEIKO SAKUI is Associate Professor, Kobe Shoin Women's University, Japan