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1. Psycholinguistic tool for the assessment of language loss: The HALA project
Description: An easy-to-use psycholinguistic measure of language strength, a body-part naming task, is described.
Source: O’Grady, W. et al. (2009). A psycholinguistic tool for the assessment of language loss: The HALA project. Language Documentation and Conservation, 3(1), 100-112.
2. Measuring implicit and explicit linguistic knowledge. What can heritage language learners contribute?
Description: Validates Ellis’ (2005) battery of tests that measure both implicit and explicit knowledge of the L2, and extends the use of these tests to HL students (of Spanish).
Source: Bowles, M. (2011). Measuring implicit and explicit linguistic knowledge. What can heritage language learners contribute? Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 33(2), 247-271.
3. Experimental methods in language acquisition research
Description: Provides information on the most frequently used methods in language acquisition research. Practical discussions of experimental methods, the rationale behind these, and advantages and disadvantages of each.
Source: Blom, E. & Unsworth, S. (2010). Experimental Methods in Language Acquisition Research. Philadelphia: John Benjamins Publishing Co.
4. Second language research: Methodology and design
Description: Describes research methodology and design for those involved in second language studies.
Source: Mackey, A. & Gass, S. (2005). Second language research: Methodology and design. New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
5. Data elicitation for second and foreign language research
Description: Guides second language researchers in deciding which data-gathering techniques may be most appropriate and fruitful in given research domains.
Source: Gass, S. & Mackey, A. (2007). Data Elicitation for second and foreign language research. New York: Routledge.
6. Using priming methods in second language research
Description: Introduces the use of auditory, semantic, and syntactic priming methods for second language processing and acquisition research.
Source: McDonough, K. & Trofimovich, P. (2009). Using priming methods in second language research. New York: Routledge.
7. An introduction to event-related potential technique
Description: Guide to the theory and practice (design, interpretation, and methods of conducting) ERP experiments.
Source: Luck, S. J. (2005). An introduction to event-related potential technique. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
8. Questionnaires in second language research: Construction, administration, and processing
Description: Guide to the production and use of questionnaires as reliable and valid research instruments in second language research.
Source: Dörnyei, Z. (2003). Questionnaires in second language research: Construction, administration, and processing. New York: Routledge.
9. Stimulated recall methodology in second language research
Description: Provides a "how-to" guide for researchers wanting to use stimulated recall, including transcribing, coding, and analyzing data.
Source: Gass, S. & Mackey, Al. (2000). Stimulated recall methodology in second language research. New York: Routledge.
10. The think-aloud controversy in second language research
Description: Discusses the validity and uses of think-alouds, verbal reports completed by research participants while they perform a task.
Source: Bowles, M. (2010). The think-aloud controversy in second language research. New York: Routledge.
11. FMRI Center, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences
Description: Background and uses of functional magnetic resonance imaging.
Source: To visit the FMRI Center's website, click here.
12. Magnitude estimation
Description: Magnitude estimation is a technique used in psychophysics to measure judgments of sensory stimuli.
Source: To visit the Magnitude Estimation website, click here.
