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Research Methods in Applied Linguistics: Proposal Criteria Guide - Studocu
GUIDELINE FOR THE FINAL ASSIGNMENT FOR
RESEARCH METHODS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS I. GENERAL GUIDELINES
Prepare a research proposal of minimum 3.000 words about one of the following topics: -
Language skills learning (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) -
Language aspects learning (Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation) -
Attitudes towards language learning - Language learning motivation - Language learning strategies - Language learning styles -
Language testing and assessment - Bilingual education - Language policy
Requirements: The proposal MUST cover the following parts - Title - Table of Contents -
List of tables, figures and charts (if any) - List of abbreviations (if any) - Abstract CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION - 1.1. Background of the study - 1.2. Research problem - 1.3. Research purpose(s) - 1.4. Research questions -
1.5. Significance of the study CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW - 2.1. Theoretical framework - 2.2. Previous studies
(The review must relate to variables or issues mentioned in the research questions) CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY - 3.1. Research design (s) - 3.2. Sampling & population - 3.3. Research instruments - 3.4. Research procedures CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS (RESULTS) 16:02, 09/01/2026
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Briefly state the expected (possible) findings of the research based on the data
collected (analyzed) by proposed instruments
CHAPTER 5: DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS - (Leave this part blank) REFERENCES (APA style) Minimum: 15, including: - At least 2 books - At most 3 online resources APPENDICES (if any) II. MARKING CRITERIA
Note: Plagiarism will be severely punished.
Below is a list of points that are often included in research proposals. # Indicator Mark assigned 1.
The layout of the proposal is well-formatted. 0.5 2. The is well-written. abstract 0.5 3. Introduction 2.5
1. The introduction consists of an adequate introductory discussion of the 0.5 problem 0.5
2. Factors that led to the research problem are well-discussed. 0.5
3. The gap of knowledge of the study is clearly and specifically stated to
convince the readers of the need to conduct such study 0.5
4. The aims/ purposes or objectives were thoroughly presented. 0.5
5. The significance of the study is clearly stated. 4. Literature review 3
1. Cited literature and studies are adequate and relevant to the research
problem; Related literature and studies are recent (five years ago to present year of the study)
2. Synthesis of the reviewed literature and studies is well-organized, concise
(not too long nor too short) and is based on the researchers’ logical analysis of the cited materials.
3. The sources of the cited literatures and studies are appropriately 16:02, 09/01/2026
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4. Conceptual framework adequately supports the main problem or the title of the study
5. Precise definitions of the key terms in the research question(s) that will
allow them to be clearly observed, measured and identified throughout the study
6. The in-text citations are properly and clearly presented in the literature review. 5. Methodology 2.5
1. The research methodology is well-described and is suitable or fitting to 0.5 the research problem.
2. The participants of the study are well-described in terms of the sample
profile, sample size and sampling technique and or procedure. 0.5
3. The research instrument is presented and discussed in terms of its validity
and reliability (in case of self-made instrument) 0.5
4. The research design and method employed by the researchers are correct
and relevant to the fulfillment of the accurate results of the study. 0.5
5. The procedure and/or techniques of gathering data are explained in
complete detail with a clear time line. 0.5 6.
The expected outcomes are appropriately and clearly described in the 0.5 findings. 7.
The references are appropriately presented (APA). 0.5 16:02, 09/01/2026
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