{"product_id":"studying-for-a-masters-in-tesol-or-applied-linguistics-9781032217499","title":"Studying for a Masters in TESOL or Applied","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStudying for a Masters in TESOL or Applied Linguistics\u003c\/em\u003e provides the definitive go-to text for all students studying an MA in TESOL or Applied Linguistics, as well as closely related degrees such as an MA in English Language Teaching. Written in a clear and user-friendly format and drawing on authentic and highly relevant source materials with the inclusion of practical tasks and answer keys for self-correction throughout, this book demystifies each stage of the MA TESOL\/MA Applied Linguistics journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering practical programme components, such as lesson observation and teaching practice, this book helps the reader to develop the key skills required to successfully complete an MA including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to effectively manage your time\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to get the most out of your lectures\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to develop effective reading skills\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to become a better academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will be extremely useful for students embarking on a TESOL or Applied Linguistics master’s degree. It discusses areas and expectations which new students may not be familiar with and, importantly, gives sound advice on how to deal with them. I will be recommending it to my students!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrian Paltridge, Professor of TESOL, University of Sydney, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy this Book?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Being an Effective Student in the Context of MA TESOL\/Applied Linguistics \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.1 What should I expect? What will others expect of me? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.2 Developing Effective Reading Strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.3 Planning Your Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.4 Accessing Resources and Learning to Work Smart \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5 Identifying Sources of Support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Resources for Further Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter References\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 Academic Speaking and Listening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.1 Contexts Involving Academic Speaking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.1.1 Academic Speaking in Groups and Seminars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.1.2 Academic Speaking in Oral Presentations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.2 Contexts Involving Academic Listening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Answers to Independent Tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResources for Further Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 Using Academic Sources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.1 Why Do I Need Academic Sources?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.2 Plagiarism and How to Avoid It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.3 Avoiding Other Common Forms of Academic Misconduct\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.4 Paraphrasing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.5 Making Citations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.6 Direct Quotations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.6.1 A Few More Things to Be Aware Of and Pay Particular Attention To \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.7 Bringing It All Together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.8 Compiling A Reference List or Bibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.9 Different Academic Style Conventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Answers to Independent Tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResources for Further Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 Becoming A More Confident and Proficient Academic Writer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.1 Fundamental Features of Effective Academic Writing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.1.1 The Importance of Clear Structuring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.1.2 Use of the First Person\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.1.3 Hedging and the Avoidance of Sweeping Generalisations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.1.4 Use of Appropriate Academic Lexis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.1.5 Supporting All Claims with Evidence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.2 Building A Coherent Academic Argument\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Answers to Independent Tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResources for Further Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 Dealing with Different Types of Written Coursework Assignments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.1 Dealing with Academic Essays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.1.1 ‘Compare and Contrast’ Type Essays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.1.2 ‘Discussing a Quotation’ Type Essays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.1.3 ‘Critically Evaluate’ Type Essays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.2 Dealing with Linguistic Analysis Tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Which Dimensions of a Task Should I Analyze?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.2.2 What Form Should a Textual Analysis Take?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.3 Dealing with Reflective Writing Tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.3.1 The Difference Between Description and Critical Reflection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.4 Marking Criteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Answers to Independent Tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResources for Further Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 Teaching Observation and Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.1 The Relationship Between Theory and Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.2 Teaching Observation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.2.1 Observation Tools and Mechanisms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.2.2 The Observation Cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.3 Lesson Planning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.3.1 Different Conceptualizations of Lessons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.3.2 Different ‘Ingredients’ in Lessons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.3.3 Approaches to Writing Lesson Plans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.4 Teaching Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.4.1 Peer Micro-Teaching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.4.2 Team Teaching\/Teaching Your Own Class\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.5 The Importance of Critical Reflection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Answers to Independent Tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResources for Further Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 Planning Your Dissertation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.1 Choosing A Suitable Topic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.1.1 Where Do I Begin?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.1.2 How Should I Manage My Time?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.2 Deciding on an Appropriate Research Paradigm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.2.1 Understanding Ontology and Epistomology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.2.2 Quantitative or Qualitative?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.2.3 Mixed Methods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.3 Completing a Formal Proposal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.4 What to Expect from your Supervisor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.4.1 Some Tips for Getting the Most out of the Supervisor-Supervisee Relationship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Answers to Independent Tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResources for Further Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 Writing Up Your Dissertation Part I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.1 Dissertation Structure and Length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.1.1 Rhetorical Purpose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.1.2 The Importance of Effective Signposting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.2 Writing Chapter 1: The Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.3 Writing Chapter 2: The Literature Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.4 Writing Chapter 3: The Methodology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.4.1 Quantitative Forms of Research Methodology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.4.2 Qualitative Forms of Research Methodology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.4.3 Approaches to Data Coding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.4.4 Ethical Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.4.5 Reflexivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.4.6 Some Closing Reminders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Answers to Independent Tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResources for Further Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 Writing Up Your Dissertation Part II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.1 Writing Chapter 4: Results\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.1.1 Presenting Quantitative Results\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.1.2 Presenting Qualitative Results\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.2 Writing Chapter 5: Discussion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.3 Writing Chapter 6: Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.3.1 A Note on Summarising\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.3.2 Acknowledging Strengths and Limitations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.3.3 Recommendations for Future Action\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.4 Beginnings: Acknowledgements and Abstracts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.5 Endings: Appendices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.6 Final Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.7 Proofreading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Answers to Independent Tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResources for Further Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 Life Beyond Your Masters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.1 Going on to Further Study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.1.1 Doing a PhD or an EdD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.1.2 Doing Other Qualifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.2 Going Back to Work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.2.1 Updating Your CV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.2.2 Jobs Using TESOL and Applied Linguistics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.2.3 The Traditional Job Search vs The Creative Job Search\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.2.4 Working in the Higher Education Sector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.3 Continuing Professional Development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.3.1 Publishing Your Dissertation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.3.2 Presenting at Conferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.3.3 Finding Your Professional Niche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.4 Closing Thoughts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Answers to Independent Tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResources for Further Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA List of Common Journals for TESOL and Applied Linguistics\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA List of Useful 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