FYI: IRIS: A Database of L2 Data Collection Instruments

Author:	Emma Marsden
Linguistic Field(s):	Applied Linguistics Language Acquisition
FYI Body:	IRIS - the new database of instruments and materials used to collect data in second language research - is now available at http://www.iris- database.org Researchers can upload and download materials used in published L2 research and in approved PhD theses, from all theoretical and methodological perspectives. The database is searchable by author, research area, instrument type, L1, L2, target feature, amongst many other parameters. A few examples of data collection materials are: interview protocols, language tests, observation schedules, pictures, questionnaires, software scripts, sound files, teaching intervention tasks, word lists, but there are many other possibilities. IRIS aims to enhance the visibility and transparency of primary research tools, facilitating replication and research agendas across different contexts. Materials submitted are licensed under Creative Commons Licensing. The IRIS team can digitize paper and analogue materials, and help you to pursue any permission requests. Please email iris@iris-database.org with these requests or any questions. The upload process takes 10 - 20 minutes, with even quicker and easier upload of instruments once the first has been submitted. Please visit http://www.iris-database.org for FAQs, or contact iris@iris- database.org IRIS is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and the British Academy. It is directed by Emma Marsden (http://www.york.ac.uk/education/our- staff/academic/emma-marsden/) and Alison Mackey (http://explore.georgetown.edu/people/mackeya/? PageTemplateID=129).