In:Ethical Issues in Applied Linguistics Scholarship
Edited by Peter I. De Costa, Amr Rabie-Ahmed and Carlo Cinaglia
[Research Methods in Applied Linguistics 7] 2024
► pp. 1–7
Introduction
Ethical issues in Applied Linguistics scholarship
Published online: 21 November 2024
https://doi.org/10.1075/rmal.7.int
https://doi.org/10.1075/rmal.7.int
Abstract
This chapter introduces the volume by contextualizing it within recent developments in Applied Linguistics
research methodology, with a specific focus on research ethics. It discusses the importance of developing a context-sensitive
research ethics, and it situates the volume in response to key publications that have begun to examine context-specific
ethical issues in Applied Linguistics research. Following this, the chapter outlines the different sections within the volume
and describes the structure and contents of each chapter, serving as a roadmap and point of entry for readers.
Article outline
- Introduction
- Overview of the book
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