| 1. Literature research and resources for linguistic research. |
How to search databases, catalogues etc. Introduction to main websites, software, reference grammars and dictionaries, etc. Approaches to the Literature Review. |
| 2. Research questions and research outline. |
Types of research questions and hypotheses. How to elaborate a research proposal. Overview of quantitative and qualitative methods for linguistic research. |
| 4. Referencing and writing conventions in linguistics. |
How to cite references in linguistic research. Use of notational conventions. Academic malpractice and how to avoid it: plagiarism, collusion, fabrication of results, etc. |
| 5. The process of writing a research paper / dissertation. |
Advice on planning, preparation of an abstract, structure, drafting, revising, etc.
Sections in a paper / dissertation: Introduction, Background, Data & Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion |
| 6. Presentation of your research. |
Advice on the preparation of different modes of presentation of research: oral presentations, posters, handouts, etc. |
