Abstract
The focus of this chapter is on writing about research design. This includes identifying the variables of the study, the research approach, research questions and methods of collecting data. The research design of a project is very important. This is one of the primary concerns of a reader when evaluating a research text. In writing about quantitative research, there needs to be evidence and often justification of the design of the research project. This chapter includes the following sections:
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Technical information
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Research purpose
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Methods and methodology
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Research questions and hypotheses
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Variables
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Types of design
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Examples
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Purpose statement
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Writing about methodology
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Research questions
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Research design
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Further reading
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Woodrow, L. (2014). Writing about Research Design. In: Writing about Quantitative Research in Applied Linguistics. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230369955_2
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