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Chapter 8- final

This document outlines the key components of writing a research proposal in applied linguistics, focusing on literature review and methodology. It emphasizes the importance of reviewing existing literature, identifying various types of sources, and conducting effective literature searches. Additionally, it details the methodology components including research design, participant selection, data collection methods, and data analysis, while also highlighting common mistakes to avoid in research proposals.

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Chapter 8- final

This document outlines the key components of writing a research proposal in applied linguistics, focusing on literature review and methodology. It emphasizes the importance of reviewing existing literature, identifying various types of sources, and conducting effective literature searches. Additionally, it details the methodology components including research design, participant selection, data collection methods, and data analysis, while also highlighting common mistakes to avoid in research proposals.

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RESEARCH METHODS IN

APPLIED LINGUISTCS
Lecturer: Yen, Vuong Thi Hai
Chapter 7: Writing research proposal: Literature
review, Methodology
q Reading: Greener, S. & Martelli, J. (2015), pp 25-
32
q Reading: Greener, S. & Martelli, J. (2015), pp 46-
47
q Task 8: Review the literature related to your topic
under study
q Task 9: Justify the research design, describe
participants, data collection and data analysis
tools
q Task 10: Evaluate research proposal: Peer editing
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students should be able
to:
1.Understand the importance of reviewing literature
in academic research.
2.Identify the different types of literature sources.
3.Conduct an effective literature search.
4.Critically evaluate the literature for a research
project.
5. Identify how to write Methodology in Academic
Research
1. Literature review
• It is the process of reviewing existing research,
theories, and findings that are related to your
research topic.
Benefits of Literature review
• Contextualizes research within existing knowledge
• Identifies gaps in the existing research
• Guide your research direction
• Builds theoretical frameworks
• Demonstrates scholarly credibility
Eg: The Impact of Social Media on Youth Behavior
=> the literature review would involve looking at
past studies on social media usage, its effects on
behavior, and trends in youth culture.
2. Types of Literature Sources

• Primary,
• Secondary,
• and Tertiary Sources
Primary Secondary Tertiary Sources

ü Original research ü Published books, ü Reference


articles, raw journal articles, materials such
data, interviews Review articles, as
textbooks, encyclopedias,
commentaries bibliographies,
and media and databases.
reports that
discuss primary
data.
3. How to Search for Literature
• Key databases: JSTOR, Google Scholar, PubMed (field-
specific)
• Search strategy demonstration:
üIdentify keywords from research question
üUse Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT)
üApply filters strategically
• Eg: "Impact of sleep quality on academic performance"
üKeywords: sleep quality, academic performance,
students, GPA
üSearch string: ("sleep quality" OR "sleep duration") AND
("academic performance" OR GPA OR grades) AND
(student* OR "college age")
4. Critically evaluate the literature for a
research project.

• Quick CRAAP test overview:


• Currency: When published?
• Relevance: Connection to research question?
• Authority: Author credentials?
• Accuracy: Methodology sound?
• Purpose: Why written?
5. Writing Methodology in Academic Research

§ Why is methodology important?


- as it ensures the study is replicable, credible,
and systematic.
Components of Methodology

1) Research Design
2) Participants
3) Data Collection Methods
4) Data Analysis
1) Research Design
- What type of study is being conducted?
• Eg:
üA qualitative case study on how high school
students improve their vocabulary through
extensive reading.
üA quantitative experiment comparing two groups
of students—one using traditional grammar
exercises and the other using gamified learning.
2) Participants

– Who is involved in the study?


Eg: 50 English language learners from two different
high schools in Vietnam.
3) Data Collection Methods
– How is data collected?
• Eg:
- (Qualitative): Semi-structured interviews with
English teachers on their use of storytelling
techniques in ESL classrooms.
-(Quantitative): A pre-test and post-test on students’
reading comprehension after using digital
storybooks.
4) Data Analysis

– How is the data interpreted?


• Eg:
- Using thematic analysis to identify patterns in
student attitudes towards online learning.
- Using SPSS software to calculate the mean
improvement in test scores before and after an
intervention.
6. Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

• Being too vague → "I will interview students" →


Who? How many? What questions?
• Not justifying choices → Why choose a case
study over a survey?
• Mixing up methodology and findings →
Methodology should only describe the process, not
discuss results.
Example: A study on improving English speaking skills
through role-playing activities. => outlining a methodology

1) Research Design üThis study uses a mixed-methods


approach to examine the effectiveness of
2) Participants role-playing activities in improving English
speaking skills.
3) Data Collection üThirty intermediate-level ESL students will
participate in weekly role-playing sessions
Methods for six weeks.
4) Data Analysis üData will be collected through pre- and
post-speaking tests, along with student
reflection journals.
üTest scores will be analyzed using
statistical methods, while reflections will
undergo qualitative coding to identify
themes.
Mid- term test (1 period)
Based on the knowledge you learned in the lesson,
with the research proposal topic: “the impacts of AI
in enhancing English language listening skills for
1st year English major students at HNMU”, create:
1) Rationale,
2) Aims,
3) objectives,
4) research questions,
5) Primary Data collection
6) Secondary data collection
(listing main points in 200 words only)

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