Writing an Applied Linguistics Thesis or Dissertation A Guide to Presenting Empirical Research

This invaluable guide introduces first-time thesis writers to the process of writing up empirical research. To help students understand what content and structure are appropriate for the different parts of a thesis, John Bitchener presents a range of options, richly illustrated with analyses of and commentary on sections from a real Masters thesis in Applied Linguistics. Chapters contain answers to commonly asked questions and ample opportunity for students to develop their skills through interactive exercises.This step-by-step handbook can be used as a core text in seminars and workshops or as a reference point for independent learners.>

Über den Autor / die Autorin

JOHN BITCHENER is Professor of Applied Linguistics at AUT University, Auckland. He is President of the Applied Linguistics Association of New Zealand and Co-Editor of New Zealand Studies in Applied Linguistics.  A recent recipient of a Fulbright Grant to the USA, his research interests include issues in academic genre and the efficacy of written corrective feedback for second language acquisition.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: John Bitchener
• Verlag: Macmillan
• Inhalt: Buch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erscheinungsdatum: 22.12.2009
• Thema: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft > Sonstige Sprachen / Sonstige Literaturen
• EAN: 9780230224537
• ISBN: 978-0-230-22453-7
• Anzahl Seiten: 232
• Themen: B, Linguistics, Social Sciences, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics—Methodology, Research Methods in Language and Linguistics, Thesis and Dissertation