Porte, Graeme Keith. Appraising research in second language learning : a practical approach to critical analysis of quantitative research. Amsterdam : John Benjamins Pub. Co., c2002. 267 p. Includes glossary, references and index. (Language learning and teaching ; v. 3) ISBN 9027216959 (hbk.)

AB: A textbook/workbook designed for students of applied linguistics and language teachers giving guidance on how to approach the critical analysis of a research paper. Provides a set of procedures that can be applied to the independent reading of quantitative research. Includes tasks and exercises.

Penny’s Comments: Helpful in the critical analysis of research papers

Topic Area: Quantitative research methodology