REPLICATION AND REPORTING

Studies in Second Language AcquisitionPublished 1 December 1997

Charlene Polio, Susan M. Gass

DOI10.1017/s027226319700404x

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Abstract

In this paper we address the need for replication studies in the field of second language acquisition and discuss the problems surrounding standards of reporting research. A particular focus is on the level of detail necessary for replication to take place. The lack of uniform standards is noted with specific examples of problematic reporting taken from descriptions of second language learners' proficiency levels and measures of linguistic accuracy in second language writing research. We propose ways that we believe will lead to more thorough reporting of research and that will therefore allow others to engage in replication.

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