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The Importance of Research and Its Methodology

1. Purpose. 1.1 A feature of human nature to understand the world --philosophers(Socrates, Plato, Qu Yuan) --People have different interests (shopping, cooking,

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The Importance of Research and Its Methodology

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    1. The Importance of Research and Its Methodology Hu Zhuanglin Peking University

    2. 1. Purpose 1.1 A feature of human nature to understand the world --philosophers(Socrates, Plato, Qu Yuan) --People have different interests (shopping, cooking,…) --survival

    3. 1.2 One of the Heritages of Renaissance The founding of universities Higher education vs. research China’s 1952 education reform Industrialization and modernization

    4. 1.3 To Meet with Institutional Needs Foreign language reform; government’s strategic decision in language The need of interpreters, translators, and and bilingual staff (Inefficiency, poor communication performance) The need of qualified teachers The use of computers

    5. 1.4 To Meet with Individual Needs For course paper For thesis and degree For promotion For problem-solving (skills, communicative teaching, language test, honorarium) Going abroad Note: functionally based; instrumentally motivated Cf. integratively based: One benefits from this kind of ability in other jobs and the whole life.

    6. 2. Types of Research Work Translation Dictionary compilation Textbook writing Review articles Experiment report (esp. for journals abroad) Miscellaneous (question & answer)

    7. 3. Choice of Research Topics Write what you like the best (highly motivated, familiar with the topic, psychologically with ease) Practical (easy to handle) What’s new and cool (inspiring; popular interest; new approach; your possible contribution; to rouse new interest…) Referential materials (more materials for your reference; if not, your own creative work)

    8. 4.1 Data Collection You can start from one article or one book LLBA, MLA, Psychological Abstracts, Social Science Abstracts CD-ROM; index and abstracts Network (Google, websites, Intranet…) Note: close reading vs. scanning (Qian Zhongshu; H xx)

    9. 4.2 Data Storage Take notes Cards better than note-books Discs (hard-, soft-, flash discs) Notes: Ordering Sources

    10. 5.1 Data Analysis (Review type) Similarities and dissimilarities Strengths and weaknesses Agree or disagree, Why? Your view or position? Your supports?

    11. 5.2 Data Analysis (Empirical type) Problems Hypotheses Questionnaire/equipment/samples Results (tables; figures; diagrams) Hypotheses met or not? ? your discovery Residual problems to be solved Prospect

    12. 6. Some Additional Remarks 6.1 Don’t branch off 6.2 Learn to operate on sophisticated equipment (typewriter, recorder, computer, speech analyzer…)

    13. 6.3 Widen One’s Knowledge Philosophy – go deeper into the matter Logic – help with your reasoning Statistics – substantial and convincing Literature – improve your writing Psychology – know your students Pedagogy – how to teach

    14. 6.4 Metaphorical shift E.g. input/output (Krashen); etics/emics (Pike) Internet is the super highway.

    15. 6.5 A Realistic Expectation Don’t write too long for the first time Clean and concise (typing) Peer support and seminar Cold treatment Never lose heart No backdoor attempt

    16. 6.6 Necessary Investment Time Going to lectures (Lakoff, Langacker,…) Buying books, photocopying, computers,… Gu Z.K. Li F.Y. Attending conferences (conference fee, travel expense)

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