Projects in Linguistics (Hodder Arnold Publication)

Following increased emphasis on research projects at the undergraduate level, this book, now in paperback, teaches students how to write good research projects in linguistics. Giving an overview of major themes of linguistics and introducing essential tools and techniques, the book provides practical advice on how to choose a research topic, collect data, analyse it, and write up the results. Incorporating over 300 project ideas and covering plagiarism, referencing, phonetic and orthographic transcription and tips on writing good English, Projects in Linguistics is a treasure trove of helpful information vital to students in the field.

Alison Wray is Reseaerch Professor at the Centre for Language and Communication Research at Cardiff University, UK

Aileen Bloomer, Principal Lecturer in Language Studies and Linguistics, York St John University College, UK