A How-to to Research Report Writing
Abstract
Writing a research paper may at first seem like a daunting task. However, with the proper advance preparation and a carefully prepared and executed research project, the writing up of the research report becomes less demanding. Organization is the key. Not knowing exactly where to begin, or how to begin, or how to proceed is often the stumbling block causing writer’s block. “Do I need an abstract – as well as an introduction?” “What formatting style to use? – Can I use what best suits ‘my style’?” “Where should I position my research questions?” “What goes into a reference list?” This session will present the main sections of the typical research paper, such as those found in the Korea TESOL Journal and KOTESOL Proceedings. It will give a breakdown of the component parts of each section and the order they typically appear in. Also included will be how a qualitative or a mixed methods report may differ from a quantitative research report. Sufficient time will be allocated for a Q&A session in order to accommodate both the early-career as well as the more experienced research report writer.
Biosketch
David Shaffer, PhD, has been a presence in KOTESOL since the early 1990s and in Gwangju since the early 1970s. He is currently the chair of the Publications Committee and has been involved in the editing of the Korea TESOL Journal and KOTESOL Proceedings, as well as the committee’s other publications, for many years. His work includes reviewing scholarly articles and overseeing their revision. He has also been an editor for AsiaTEFL and KATE ELT publications. Dr. Shaffer’s doctorate is in theoretical linguistics, while his later work has been in second language acquisition and English teaching methodology. His research areas span cognitive semantics, English-to-Korean loanwords, and learner autonomy. After spending his teaching career at Chosun University, he is now editor-in-chief of the Gwangju News magazine and a board director at the Gwangju International Center. Dr. Shaffer is on the Korea TESOL 30@30 list, has received multiple KOTESOL President’s Awards, and has been awarded the Republic of Korea Order of Merit.
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