Date: 11-Jul-2006 From: Arti Sharma <arti.sharmahodder.co.uk> Subject: Projects in Linguistics: Wray, Bloomer
Title: Projects in Linguistics
Subtitle: A Practical Guide to researcging language
Published: 2006
Publisher: Hodder Arnold
http://www.hoddereducation.co.uk
Author: Alison Wray, Cardiff University
Author: Aileen Bloomer, York St John University College
Paperback: ISBN: 0340905786 Pages: 320 Price: U.K. £ 19.99
Abstract:
Projects in Linguistics is a unique and essential guide to anyone doing a research project in language and linguistics. It has been updated to include a new section on how to avoid plagiarism using the internet. This book presents overviews of the main areas of inquiry typically targeted by students and offers practical help in identifying a topic, finding background reading, planning and designing a study, collecting and analysing data, and writing a convincing account. With over 300 practical ideas that can be used directly or adapted to suit different contexts and interests, this textbook will be an invaluable resource to undergraduates, pre-university and postgraduate students.