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    Overview

    A year-long paper to introduce contemporary qualitative and quantitative research methods in linguistics and applied linguistics which are then extended into developing an individual research proposal.

    This paper equips students with the knowledge and skills required to plan and do research in linguistics and applied linguistics. It covers a range of research approaches and methods including survey research, correlational research, experimental research, corpus analysis, case studies, ethnographic research, narrative inquiry and action research. It also includes topics on research ethics and integrity, doing literature review and writing a research proposal.

    About this paper

    Paper title Thesis Preparation
    Subject Linguistics
    EFTS 0.3333
    Points 40 points
    Teaching period Not offered in 2024 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,480.75
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    MA(Thesis)
    Eligibility

    Suitable for students taking the MA in linguistics and applied linguistics.

    Contact

    minh.nguyen@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Dr Minh Nguyen

    Paper Structure

    This paper equips students with knowledge and skills required to plan and do research in linguistics and applied linguistics. It covers a range of research approaches and methods including survey research, correlational research, experimental research, corpus analysis, case studies, ethnographic research, narrative inquiry and action research. It also includes topics on research ethics and integrity, doing literature review and writing a research proposal.

    Textbooks

    There are no prescribed texts for this course.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper should develop:

    • Good knowledge of major research perspectives and key principles for undertaking quantitative and qualitative research in linguistics/ applied linguistics
    • Practical skills in collecting and analysing different types of qualitative and quantitative data
    • Ability to use secondary resources (e.g. research literature) to identify a specific research issue, develop a study to address the issue and write a literature-supported proposal that meets the standards for a master’s thesis
    • Understanding and awareness of research integrity and ethical standards in research involving human participants

    Timetable

    Not offered in 2024

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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