{"product_id":"thinking-sociolinguistically-how-to-plan-conduct-and-present-your-research-project-paperback","title":"Thinking Sociolinguistically: How to Plan, Conduct and Present Your Research Project - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul McPherron\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTrudy Smoke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a practical guide to planning, conducting and presenting a sociolinguistic research project. Written in an accessible and engaging style, the book begins with a brief review of what sociolinguists study and how they study it, before guiding students step-by-step through the research process. It presents a range of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods, including surveys, interviews and corpora, supported by examples from both published researchers and student projects. Drawing on the experiences of their own students, the authors provide supportive guidance on common areas of difficulty, such as framing questions, selecting participants and interpreting data. The final part shows you how to organise and write up your findings. Chapters are further enriched with hands-on activities and discussion questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an essential companion for budding sociolinguistic researchers with a desire to understand the linguistic landscapes around them and communicate their findings to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThinking Sociolinguistically\u003c\/i\u003e provides a clear and accessible guide to researching language in society. This book will encourage readers to think about their own experiences with language and the social world and to question their assumptions. Chapters feature colourful examples and exercises help to get the creative juices flowing.' - \u003cb\u003eJanet M. Fuller\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Groningen, the Netherlands\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'With its unique blend of practical step-by-step guides, homage to the works of established linguists, and candid insights into the messiness of social science research, I predict this volume will fast become a go-to primer for (future) applied linguists.' - \u003cb\u003eTamara Sniad\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTemple University College of Education, USA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'This is a most engaging guide for students embarking on sociolinguistic projects large or small. Its discussion of different approaches, sample topics, and the tips on presentation of research and writing style will be invaluable to readers.' - \u003cb\u003eRajend Mesthrie\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Cape Town, South Africa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThinking Sociolinguistically\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide to planning, conducting and presenting your own sociolinguistic research project. Written in an accessible and engaging style, the book begins with a brief review of what sociolinguists study and how they study it, before guiding you step-by-step through the research process. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt presents a range of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods, including surveys, interviews and corpora, supported by examples from both published researchers and student projects. Drawing on the experiences of their own students, the authors provide supportive guidance on common areas of difficulty, such as framing questions, selecting participants and interpreting data. The final part shows you how to organise and write up your findings. Chapters are further enriched with hands-on activities and discussion questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is an essential companion for budding sociolinguistic researchers with a desire to understand the linguistic landscapes around them and communicate their findings to others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul McPherron\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor in the Department of English at Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY), USA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eTrudy Smoke\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor in the Department of English at Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY), USA.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul McPherron\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eTrudy Smoke\u003c\/b\u003e are based at Hunter College, which is part of the larger City University of New York system. They have taught sociolinguistics for many years, and the book has been inspired by their experiences of guiding their own students through the research process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul McPherron\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eTrudy Smoke\u003c\/b\u003e are based at Hunter College, which is part of the larger City University of New York system. They have taught sociolinguistics for many years, and the book has been inspired by their experiences of guiding their own students through the research process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 244\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 9.38 x 7.17 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42127848341639,"sku":"9781137605979","price":77.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/5aa18483d2a0714b5d297e56b920c332.webp?v=1732591113","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/thinking-sociolinguistically-how-to-plan-conduct-and-present-your-research-project-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}