Research Methods in Linguistics guides the reader through the key issues, principles, and contributions of core methods in linguistic research. It is an essential resource for researchers and graduate students looking for clear introductions to key concepts, accessible discussions of theory and practice through illustrative examples, and critical engagement with current debates.
Topics covered include developing research questions; combining methods; quantitative research designs (including questionnaires, chi-square tests and t-tests); corpus analysis; qualitative research methods (interview methods, discourse analytic approaches, multimodal analysis).
Expanded throughout, this second edition also features:
- New chapters on ethics in linguistic research; transcription; and case study research
- Further reading, online resources, discussion questions and a glossary of key terms for each chapter
Providing in-depth introductions to key concepts, a wealth of examples from recent linguistic research and suggestions for further exploration and discussion in each area, this book will be an invaluable resource for anyone working with linguistic data.
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“The book does a wonderful job by using many examples with much detail ... [making] it easier for discourse analysts to follow the text and understand the capabilities of the different types of methods, both quantitative and qualitative ... Research Methods in Linguistics provides a useful high-level overview of research methods for linguistic study for a graduate-level seminar-style research method course.” ―Discourse Studies (of the first edition)
“Very well presented and the topics chosen are very relevant ... Examples are provided in great detail and problems are worked out with detailed explanations, which go a long way in making many of the discussions quite lively and informative ... The book is definitely going to be a useful tool to many researchers.” ―Linguist (of the first edition)
“Offers practical and theoretical advice and covers ... research methods in detail.” ―Times Higher Education (of the first edition)
“This is the ideal book for any research methods course in the area of sociolinguistics and discourse analysis. The coverage is extremely comprehensive - from how to write your research questions to how to collect, analyse and interpret your data - written in a very accessible style by well-established young scholars whose enthusiasm for their topics is infectious. With its captivating examples, and practical advice (including how to use basic statistical tests), it will prove a boon both to students and experienced researchers. [Of the first edition]” ―Janet Holmes, Professor of Linguistics, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
“With its comprehensive coverage, this refreshing book provides a useful guide for doing research alongside thoughtful discussion of key research issues. As well as traditional qualitative and quantitative approaches, chapters cover corpus research, various forms of discourse analysis, narrative analysis, multimodal analysis, linguistic ethnography and much more. It will be essential reading for both beginning students and experienced researchers. [Of the first edition]” ―David Barton, Professor of Language and Literacy, Lancaster University, UK
“An impressive collection that brings together a wide range of methods and analytical approaches in the study of language use. Chapters cover "the basics", including extensive illustration, while also exploring problems, controversies and debates within the field. A valuable resource for research students in linguistics. [Of the first edition]” ―Joan Swann, Senior Lecturer and Director of the Centre for Language and Communications, Open University, UK
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