Doing a Research Project in English Studies

Name: Doing a Research Project in English Studies
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138846913
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A guide for students

By Louisa Buckingham

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Doing a Research Project in English Studies is an essential guide for students new to research, especially those using English as a foreign or additional language. It walks readers through the research process in five key sections: starting a topic and working with a supervisor, finding bibliographic resources, collecting data, developing academic writing skills, and preparing for the oral defence. Each chapter includes exercises with answers and extracts from published research to illustrate academic writing features.
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This book is ideal for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in English studies, particularly those embarking on their first research project and those using English in a multilingual context.

Doing a Research Project in English Studies is the essential guide to undertaking research and developing academic English literacy skills for students new to research.

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Doing a Research Project in English Studies is the essential guide to undertaking research and developing academic English literacy skills for students new to research. With a particular focus on the needs of students in contexts where English is used as a foreign or an additional language, this accessible textbook takes the reader through the research process in five main sections:

getting started (arriving at a topic, interacting with a supervisor)
finding bibliographic resources
collecting data
developing academic writing skills
preparing for the oral defence

Each chapter contains exercises; the answer key facilitates independent study throughout. Extracts from published research articles provide invaluable illustration of the features of academic writing. This is a must-have resource for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students embarking on a research project in English studies.

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Praised for its accessibility and practical advice, this guide is noted for helping students navigate academic norms and expectations. Reviewers commend its clear step-by-step approach and engaging exercises, making it valuable for self-study and classroom use. Experts highlight its role in easing the learning curve of independent research projects in English studies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138846913

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 September 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 5 Tables, color

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 204

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About the Author

Louisa Buckingham is a Lecturer in Applied Language Studies and Linguistics at the University of Auckland. She has published on topics including academic writing, sociolinguistics, and English as a lingua franca.