Instructed Second Language Acquisition Research Methods

Written for novice and established scholars alike, Instructed Second Language Acquisition Research Methods is a stand-alone research methods guide from an Instructed Second Language Acquisition (ISLA) lens. After offering foundations of conducting ISLA research, the subsequent chapters are organized by four skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and four major linguistic features (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, pragmatics). In each chapter, authors define the target sub-domain of ISLA, outline the basics of research design, provide concrete guidance on crafting robust research questions, identifying appropriate methodology and method(s), adapting an existing instrument or creating your own, carrying out a study, analyzing and interpreting data, and determining how/where/when to share your work. The volume also dedicates chapters to addressing common inquiries of conducting ISLA research (e.g., obtaining ethics permission, recruiting your own students, working with small and heterogeneous sample sizes, accounting for individual differences), and to maximizing research impact beyond academia. Written by leading experts on each topic, this book is an essential resource for ISLA, SLA, and research methods scholars.

Shawn Loewen, (Michigan State University, USA):
This comprehensive book eases the reader into the world of instructed second language acquisition (ISLA) research. The editors have brought together leading ISLA scholars, who have written accessible chapters that cover a wide range of topics and explore critical research-related concerns. Whether you’re new to ISLA in general or wish to branch out in a new direction, this book walks you through the information you need to conduct your next (or even first) ISLA research study.