Researching Vocabulary A Vocabulary Research Manual

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Pub. Date: 2010-10-15
Publisher(s): Palgrave Macmillan
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Summary

The book overviews a wide range of vocabulary research methodologies, and offers practical advice on how to carry out valid and reliable research on first and second language vocabulary. It includes a Resources section which outlines the lexical tests, corpora, software, internet sites, and other resources available to vocabulary researchers.

Author Biography

NORBERT SCHMITT is Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Nottingham, UK. He is interested in all aspects of second language vocabulary acquisition, processing, use, and pedagogy. His current research focuses on formulaic language, the interface of vocabulary and reading, vocabulary testing, and implict vs. explicit knowledge of vocabulary.

Table of Contents

General Editors' Preface
Preface
Acknowledgements
PART I: OVERVIEW OF VOCABULARY ISSUES
Vocabulary Use and Acquisition: 10 Key Issues
PART II: FOUNDATIONS OF VOCABULARY RESEARCH
Issues of Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Formulaic Language
PART III: RESEARCHING VOCABULARY
Issues in Research Methodology
Measuring Vocabulary
Example Research Projects
PART IV: RESOURCES
Vocabulary Resources
References
Quick Check List
Index

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