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Researching Vocabulary

A Vocabulary Research Manual

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  • © 2010

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Authors:
  1. Norbert Schmitt

    1. University of Nottingham, UK

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Part of the book series: Research and Practice in Applied Linguistics (RPAL)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Overview of Vocabulary Issues

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Vocabulary Use and Acquisition

      • Norbert Schmitt
      Pages 3-43

  3. Foundations of Vocabulary Research

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 45-45
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    2. Issues of Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

      • Norbert Schmitt
      Pages 47-116

    3. Formulaic Language

      • Norbert Schmitt
      Pages 117-146

  4. Researching Vocabulary

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 147-147
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    2. Issues in Research Methodology

      • Norbert Schmitt
      Pages 149-172

    3. Measuring Vocabulary

      • Norbert Schmitt
      Pages 173-259

    4. Example Research Projects

      • Norbert Schmitt
      Pages 260-276

  5. Resources

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 277-277
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    2. Vocabulary Resources

      • Norbert Schmitt
      Pages 279-358

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 359-386
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About this book

The book overviews a wide range of vocabulary research methodologies, and offers practical advice on how to carry out valid and reliable research on first and second language vocabulary. It includes a Resources section which outlines the lexical tests, corpora, software, internet sites, and other resources available to vocabulary researchers.

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'This is definitely a manual that I would recommend without hesitation to anyone interested in vocabulary and language learning.' - TEFL

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Nottingham, UK

    Norbert Schmitt

About the author

NORBERT SCHMITT is Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Nottingham, UK. He is interested in all aspects of second language vocabulary acquisition, processing, use, and pedagogy. His current research focuses on formulaic language, the interface of vocabulary and reading, vocabulary testing, and implict vs. explicit knowledge of vocabulary.

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