This book serves as a comprehensive, single-volume guide to the methodologies employed in applied linguistics research. It addresses qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods, detailing various research techniques, ethical considerations, and providing sample studies. The authors, Aek Phakiti and Brian Paltridge, draw upon their expertise to present a resource that covers a broad spectrum of topics within applied linguistics, including motivation, language identity, pragmatics, and grammar. The text is structured to be accessible to both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field.

This book is positioned as an essential guide for students in applied linguistics and language studies. Its comprehensive coverage of research methodologies, from qualitative to quantitative and mixed methods, along with practical elements like sample studies and a glossary, aims to make it a go-to resource. The accessibility for both undergraduate and postgraduate levels suggests it is designed to support a wide range of academic needs within the discipline. The inclusion of specific areas of focus, such as motivation and language identity, indicates a practical application of research methods to contemporary linguistic issues.