Second Language Research: Methodology and Design provides a clear, comprehensive overview of core issues in second language (L2) research. Authored by well-known scholars in second language acquisition (SLA), and supported by a wealth of examples from actual studies and extensive pedagogical resources, this book introduces students to the key topics and debates in L2 research.

The book guides readers step by step through the research process—from basic principles and collection methods through study design and reporting—ultimately enabling them to conduct their own research from beginning to end. This is an essential text for students and novice researchers of SLA, applied linguistics, and second and foreign language teaching.

Key Features

• A wealth of graphics, visuals, and exercises in each chapter.
• "Time to Think" and "Time to Do" boxes within chapters.
• A helpful glossary and subject index.

New to This Edition

• Substantially reorganised chapters.
• Significantly expanded chapters on qualitative and mixed methods.
• Substantive revised material on computer/technology-based research.
• Spotlights a variety of new software packages and databases, including video-mediated technology and games.
• Discusses the Open Science Movement.
• Expanded coverage of corpora, processing, and psycholinguistics-based research.
• Updated references throughout.