“Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guide” is an informative guide to research design and methodology. Each chapter offers background, step-by-step guidance, and relevant studies to create comprehensive coverage of each method. It includes chapters by expert scholars on an array of topics, including second language writing and reading, meta-analyses, research replication, qualitative data collection and analysis, and more. It utilizes research methods and tools from varied fields of study including education, linguistics, psychology, and sociology.