Doing a Research Project in English Studies

Louisa Buckingham is a Lecturer in Applied Language Studies and Linguistics at the University of Auckland. She has published on topics including academic writing, sociolinguistics, and English as a lingua franca.

‘An accessible introductory book containing helpful examples and discussion tasks. Focusing on pertinent issues associated with research projects, this volume will help raise students’ awareness of academic norms and expectations across disciplines and departments.’ Nigel Harwood, University of Sheffield, UK'Doing an independent research project for the first time involves a steep learning curve. This book gives a practical, step-by-step description of the process. It provides sound guidance in a readable, engaging form, and is essential reading for anyone in English studies whose degree involves a research project.' Diane Pecorari, Linnaeus University, Sweden'Students new to doing a research project in English studies will find plenty of practical advice in this book, on issues ranging from choosing an initial topic to writing the final report. Written in an accessible style, with a variety of engaging exercises, the book is a helpful guide for self-study and a useful resource for classroom activities.' Bojana Petrić, Birkbeck, University of London, UK

• Preface1. Introduction 2. The preliminaries: Getting started 3. Working with your supervisor 4. Finding literature 5. Reading 6. Collecting Data 7. Your Project chapter by chapter8. Features of Academic Writing 9. Research logistics: Time management and revisions Appendix 1: Introductions Appendix 2: Conclusions Appendix 3: Creating Transitions in your WritingAppendix 4: Reporting VerbsAppendix 5: Citing your Sources