1. Welcome Congratulations on Joining the MA Programme
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2. Research Methods for Applied Linguists & Translators Dr Nazmi Almasri Sept 2017 The Islamic University of Gaza

3. Session (1) Introduction to the course (syllabus)
Introduction to research
Different types of research
What is a research report? (structure of research Paper)
Preparation & Activity (1)

4. Course description
Core foundation course for Master courses & dissertation
Practical research skills course on how to conduct quality research
Focusses on understanding and conducting quality theoretical & empirical research

5. Aims
To develop conceptual and practical understanding of the fundamental principles of research and the steps utilized in implementing a quality quantitative and qualitative research activity.
To develop participants’ research skills necessary to design, plan, implement and successfully complete a substantial research project in applied linguistics and translation.
To enable students to effectively and properly carry out library and internet-based research starting from choosing a topic to producing a quality research article.

6. Learning outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of research principles and ethics;
Critically compare and evaluate research methods, select one or more methods and justify their choice;
Critically read and evaluate different types (quantitative, qualitative or mixed) of research articles in the fields of applied linguistics and translation;
Formulate a researchable problem, research questions and hypotheses;
review relevant literature
Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of validity and reliability

7. Learning outcomes
7. Construct an effective questionnaire that employs several types of survey questions; 8. Use common data collection tools: interviews, questionnaire, observation and document analysis 9. Present, analyze and interpret the data collected 10. Express implications and suggestions 11. Use appropriate citing and documentation of references 12. Present the research

8. Key transferable skills
Critical evaluation
Application of advanced analytical skills
Persuasion through rational argument
Appropriate academic presentation
Appropriate language use
Effective computer use

9. Methodology Lecture individual preparation written assignments
Presentation
Demonstration
group discussions
team work
Moodle

10. Assessment Preparation: 7 Moodle quizzes (taking highest 6) 15%
Action Research practice activity %
Critique of 2 research articles & one dissertation %
Research proposal & presentation %
Final Exam     %
Total %

11. Assignments 7 Moodle quizzes (taking highest 6) = 15%
Moodle based quizzes to be done at home
Tool & incentive for preparation & increasing knowledge, skills & learning experiences gained
Mainly objective, direct & simple questions
Full details & examples of other assignments will be avaialble on Moodle

12. Course topics Introduction to the course Introduction to research
Topic/week
Introduction to the course
Introduction to research
9. Research Variables, Validity & Reliability
2. Resources for conducting & writing research in
applied linguistics & translation
10. Designing a quantitative study
3. Citation & documentation
11. Designing a qualitative research
4. Academic writing style
12. Classroom Research & Action Research
5. Choosing a research topic & writing research
questions & hypotheses
13. Analyzing quantitative & qualitative
6. Constructing a Literature Review
14. Research proposal Presentations & feedback
7. Common data collection measures
15. Research proposal Presentations & feedback
8. Introduction to data collection tools
16. Final Exam

13. Required Textbooks
Mackey, Alison and Gass, Susan (2005). Second Language Research: Methodology and Design. London: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Saldanha, Gabriela and O’Brien (2014).  Research Methodologies in Translation Studies. London: Routledge.
Hatem, Basel (2002) The Map -A Beginner's Guide to Doing Research in Translation Studies
Griffee, Dale T. (2012). An Introduction to Second Language Research Methods: Design and Data. Berkeley: TESL-EJ Publications.
L. Perry Jr, Fred (2005) Research in Applied Linguistics: Becoming a Discerning Consume. London: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

14. References (E-Library)
Dörnyei, Z. (2010). Questionnaires in second language research: Construction, administration, and processing.  (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.
Dörnyei, Z. (2007). Research methods in applied linguistics: Quantitative, qualitative and mixed methodologies. Oxford: OUP.
Richards, Keith; Ross, Steven and Seedhouse, Paul (2012). Research Methods for Applied Language Studies. London: Routledge.
Gray, D. E. (2009).  Doing Research in the Real World. London: Sage. (A straightforward, general introduction with the focus on applied research.).
McDonough, Jo; McDonough, Steven H. and Sealey, Alison (2010). Researching English Language: A Resource Book for Students· Routledge · 
Brown, J and Rodgers, T (2002). Doing Second Language Research: An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Second Language Research for Graduate/Master's Students in TESOL and Applied Linguistics, and Other. OUP Oxford

15. References
Williams, Jenny and Chesterman, A. (2002). The Map: A Beginner's Guide to Doing Research in Translation. Routledge.
Ary, D. Jacobs, L & Sorenson, C. ( 2010). Introduction to Research in Education. Wadsworth. USA.
Munday, Jeremy (2012). Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications. 3 edition. Routledge.
Hale, Sandra and Napier, Jemina (2013). Research Methods in Interpreting: A Practical Resource (Research Methods in Linguistics). Bloomsbury Academic
Schaffner, Christina (Ed) (2004).  Translation Research and Interpreting Research: Traditions, Gaps and Synergies. Clevedon/Buffalo/Toronto: Multilingual Matters, 2004.
Helle Dam-Jensen & Carmen Heine (2009). Process Research Methods and Their Application in the Didactics of Text Production and Translation. trans-kom, 2 [1]: 1-25.

16. Contact info
Mobile & Whasapp group:
Office: Admin Building, 4th floor, Room 412
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