Running head: RESEARCH ON…

Title

Author’s Name

Universidad Santo Tomás

The Running head is a shortened version of your paper’s title. It should be in capital letter, flush left, (5) words maximum. On this page (title page), the running head includes the words “running head.”

The Running head is a shortened version of your paper’s title. It should be in capital letter, flush left, (5) words maximum. On this page (title page), the running head includes the words “running head.”

The title summarizes the research topic and its main dimensions. It commonly involves the educational context of the research project (where). It should be centered, typed in 12 point Times New Roman Font. It should

not be bolded, underlined or italicized.

The title summarizes the research topic and its main dimensions. It commonly involves the educational context of the research project (where). It should be centered, typed in 12 point Times New Roman Font. It should

not be bolded, underlined or italicized.

The author’s name and institution should be centered, double-spaced. The author’s name and institution should be centered, double-spaced.

RESEARCH ON….

Abstract

This paper pretends to analyze…√

(Not correct)X This paper pretends to analyze…

Keywords: English as a Foreign Language, computer-mediated communication, task-based learning.

The word abstract should be centered, typed in 12 point Times New Roman Font. Do not indent the first line of the abstract paragraph.

The word abstract should be centered, typed in 12 point Times New Roman Font. Do not indent the first line of the abstract paragraph.

The abstract is a paragraph that summarizes the main components of your research proposal. It should include between 150-250 words. If your paper

includes abbreviations you should describe them: (EFL)- English as a Foreign Language, SLA- Second Language Acquistion. It includes the

keywords that define your project.

The abstract is a paragraph that summarizes the main components of your research proposal. It should include between 150-250 words. If your paper

includes abbreviations you should describe them: (EFL)- English as a Foreign Language, SLA- Second Language Acquistion. It includes the

keywords that define your project.

RESEARCH ON….

Introduction

√My research interests emerge from the experiences I have faced as a language

learner in the context of English as a Foreign Language…

√The research topics are focused on components of the language that have to do

with technology and its impact on education…

The introduction involves information about (1) the topic(s) of your proposal, (2) the research interests, (3) reflections and factors that motivate the

development of your research proposal and contributions from previous research, (maximum 2 pages). It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman.

You should indent all the paragraphs.

The introduction involves information about (1) the topic(s) of your proposal, (2) the research interests, (3) reflections and factors that motivate the

development of your research proposal and contributions from previous research, (maximum 2 pages). It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman.

You should indent all the paragraphs.

You should indent all the paragraphs.You should indent all the paragraphs.

RESEARCH ON….

Problem Statement

The problem statement establishes a relation between the language research topic(s) and your research interests. It describes the characteristics of the educational

context behind your research proposal and it explains situations, conditions and factors that justify the project. It explains how theories and previous research related to your research interests and the research topics orientate your research objectives

and the formulation of research questions. You may include one or two research questions and the main objective. It should be typed in 12 point Times New

Roman. You should indent all the paragraphs, (maximum 2 pages).

, (maximum 2 pages). It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman. You should indent all the paragraphs.

The problem statement establishes a relation between the language research topic(s) and your research interests. It describes the characteristics of the educational

context behind your research proposal and it explains situations, conditions and factors that justify the project. It explains how theories and previous research related to your research interests and the research topics orientate your research objectives

and the formulation of research questions. You may include one or two research questions and the main objective. It should be typed in 12 point Times New

Roman. You should indent all the paragraphs, (maximum 2 pages).

, (maximum 2 pages). It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman. You should indent all the paragraphs.

Based on the previous information, you must include the main research question, the sub-questions involved in the main one and in the same way the general objective and the specific objectives developed in the 2nd assignment.

It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman. You should indent all the paragraphs, (maximum 2 pages).

It is suggested to provide evidences to support the research statement. You may include such evidences as part of the appendixes at the end of the paper; for example the report of class observation, a video from the context

where you plan to do the project, a syllabus or a lesson plan that illustrate the problem or phenomenon you want to investigate about.

, (maximum 2 pages). It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman. You should indent all the paragraphs.

Based on the previous information, you must include the main research question, the sub-questions involved in the main one and in the same way the general objective and the specific objectives developed in the 2nd assignment.

It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman. You should indent all the paragraphs, (maximum 2 pages).

It is suggested to provide evidences to support the research statement. You may include such evidences as part of the appendixes at the end of the paper; for example the report of class observation, a video from the context

where you plan to do the project, a syllabus or a lesson plan that illustrate the problem or phenomenon you want to investigate about.

, (maximum 2 pages). It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman. You should indent all the paragraphs.

RESEARCH ON….Justification

Theoretical construction (Literature review)

Research procedure

The justification describes the arguments that support the development of this project in terms of relevance, contribution and the impact of the project.

To support the justification you should include arguments from previous research, theory and specific needs of the context (educational institution where

you plan to do the project). Provide evidences to support this information.

It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman. You should indent all the paragraphs, (maximum 2 pages).

, (maximum 2 pages). It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman. You should indent all the paragraphs.

The justification describes the arguments that support the development of this project in terms of relevance, contribution and the impact of the project.

To support the justification you should include arguments from previous research, theory and specific needs of the context (educational institution where

you plan to do the project). Provide evidences to support this information.

It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman. You should indent all the paragraphs, (maximum 2 pages).

, (maximum 2 pages). It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman. You should indent all the paragraphs.

It describes the conceptualizations that support the language research topic and sub-topics. Do not copy literally from the authors, but establish a relation between, (1) the concepts, (2) the research questions and (3) the research objectives. Include authors to describe and support this part of your paper.

It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman. You should indent all the paragraphs, (maximum 2 pages).

It describes the conceptualizations that support the language research topic and sub-topics. Do not copy literally from the authors, but establish a relation between, (1) the concepts, (2) the research questions and (3) the research objectives. Include authors to describe and support this part of your paper.

It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman. You should indent all the paragraphs, (maximum 2 pages).

Include a description of your role as a researcher from (maximum 2 pages):

The perspective of a teacher-researcher for doing a pedagogical intervention or an instructional design, in other words a pedagogical proposal.

The perspective of an observer-researcher for doing language research without a pedagogical intervention, but from other perspectives such as, linguistics and its sub-disciplines (Psycholinguistics, Pragmalinguistics, Discourse Analysis, Interaction analysis or Sociolinguistics) to study a phenomenon.

It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman. You should indent all the paragraphs, (maximum 2 pages).

Include a description of your role as a researcher from (maximum 2 pages):

The perspective of a teacher-researcher for doing a pedagogical intervention or an instructional design, in other words a pedagogical proposal.

The perspective of an observer-researcher for doing language research without a pedagogical intervention, but from other perspectives such as, linguistics and its sub-disciplines (Psycholinguistics, Pragmalinguistics, Discourse Analysis, Interaction analysis or Sociolinguistics) to study a phenomenon.

It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman. You should indent all the paragraphs, (maximum 2 pages).

RESEARCH ON….References (Sample)

Aldridge, D. (1991). Spirituality, healing and medicine. British Journal of General Practice, 41, 425-427. Retrieved from http://www.rcgp.org.uk/publications/bjgp.aspx

Byrd, R. C. (1988). Positive therapeutic effects of intercessory prayer in a coronary care unit population. Southern Medical Journal, 81, 826-829.

It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman. Follow APA style to include citations and references and electronic sources. You may find these

guidelines in the links below:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/2/

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/

It should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman. Follow APA style to include citations and references and electronic sources. You may find these

guidelines in the links below:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/2/

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/