Research Article
MODULE 10
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Research Article: Overview
Research Article: Overview
Anatomy of Empirical Research: a functional framework for the sections of research papers.
Action: Component Analysis (Moves & Steps)
Interactive Guide & Practice for Moves, Steps, and Language Features across IMRaD Sections.
Practice: Rhetorical Move Analysis (4 Sections)
Highlight sentences in Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion samples, assign moves and steps, then reveal the expert analysis.
Case Study: Acoustic Analysis of L2 French Vowel Contrasts
Deconstruct a research article component by component through an interactive acoustic analysis case study.
Semester Project: Research Article Proposal or Hypothetical Research Article
Lecture guide breaking down the semester research project step by step.
Literature Review
Literature Review
Learn how to conduct a literature review: foundations, searching tools, AI prompts, and the SIFT method.
Literature Review: Guidelines & Evaluation Rubric
Review the literature review guidelines, performance criteria, and evaluation rubric.
Introduction
Introduction: Rhetorical Move & Language Analysis
Analyze research article introductions using the CARS rhetorical analysis model.
CARS Model of Research Introductions (PDF)
Reference handout: the Create a Research Space model with its moves, steps, and example language.
Research Questions: Types & Formulation
Lecture on what makes a research question strong, then the four question types: descriptive, comparative, causal, and exploratory.
Introduction: Guidelines & Evaluation Rubric
Introduction writing feedback rubric: eleven criteria rated from Unsatisfactory to Proficient.
Introduction Writing: Feedback Engine
Receive AI feedback on your research introduction using its four-level writing rubric.
Methodology
Methodology: Rhetorical Move & Language Analysis
Analyze the rhetorical moves and language features of a research methodology section.
Methodology: Guidelines & Evaluation Rubric
Review methodology guidelines, section requirements, and evaluation criteria.