TESOL / Applied Linguistics

TESOL / Applied Linguistics Design and develop 2* original research instruments (questionnaire, interview schedule) to investigate a set of research questions in a particular area of TESOL / Applied Linguistics. In addition, complete an ethical approval form (including informed consent forms where needed) and provide an explanation of data collection and analysis procedures. Write a detailed justification for your methodological decisions throughout with reference to appropriate research methodology literature (approximately 2500 words). You may need to make some reference to TESOL literature relating to your chosen topic in order to give background for your work, but this should not be the main focus of your writing and argumentation. Assessment Criteria: Research issues, questions/hypotheses Researchability and operationalizability of RQs. Methodology Soundness of methodology. understanding of methodological paradigm and consequences for approach and tools developed appropriateness of research instruments and analysis procedures. Validity and reliability of research instruments. Consideration of ethical issues involved. Awareness of limitations of study. Organisation & presentation of argument Referencing conventions Clarity of thought and presentation. Ability to express argumentation coherently. Ability to build clear logical arguments. Backing up claims with evidence. Avoiding unsubstantiated sweeping statements. Correct and appropriate use of quotations and paraphrasing. Fully and comprehensively referenced using standard academic conventions. Clearly distinguishes between own work and that of others. Intended Learning outcomes: This assessment relates to the following intended learning outcomes for the module. Knowledge and Understanding On successful completion the student will be able to: 1. Understand and critique a variety of methodologies in TESOL and applied linguistics research and apply these methodologies in the collection and analysis of data 2. Understand and critique different types of TESOL research data and linguistic evidence 3. Select appropriate linguistic evidence and present it in an argument. 4. Present research data and analyses appropriately 5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical issues connected with applied language and TESOL research 6. Apply knowledge and understanding gained in writing an extended proposal for a research project. Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes On successful completion the student will be able to demonstrate: 1. High level written communication skills(synergizing new information into coherent arguments) 2. Critical thinking skills (critical appraisal of arguments; logical thinking; use of evidence to support arguments) 3. IT skills (use of online data bases for information gathering, using IT to present and edit written work) 4. Referencing skills Guidelines for Submission This assignment must be submitted electronically to the Final Submissions area on the module Blackboard site. Before you make your final submission you are encouraged to use the draft submissions area in order to check your referencing. Draft submissions will not be marked. All source material must be correctly cited within your assignment (using the Harvard system). This applies both to direct quotation and to paraphrase. All works cited in the body of your work should be listed in a References list. Please remember that this must be your own unaided work. You may not collaborate with others in the production of this assignment. If you are unclear about the concepts of plagiarism and collusion, please speak to the module tutor or your personal tutor. Grading bands: The pass mark is set at 50% and the marking scale is: Percentage mark Level of performance 90-100 outstanding 80-89 excellent 70-79 very good 60-69 good 50-59 satisfactory 40-49 unsatisfactory 30-39 inadequate 20-29 poor 10-19 very poor 0-9 extremely poor