Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

1. On the philosophical bases of inquiry in second language writing : metaphysics, inquiry paradigms, and the intellectual zeitgeist / Tony Silva -- 2. Uses of narrative in L2 writing research / Christine Pearson Casanave -- 3. Historical inquiry in second language writing / Paul Kei Matsuda -- 4. Situated qualitative research and second language writing / Dwight Atkinson -- 5. A multimethod approach to research into processes of scholarly writing for publication / John Flowerdew -- 6. Hypothesis generation and hypothesis testing : two complementary studies of EFL writing processes / Miyuki Sasaki -- 7. Talking about writing : cross-modality research and second language speaking/writing connections / Robert Weissberg

"Taking a broad conception of research as inquiry that emphasizes the situated and constructed nature of knowledge in the field. Second Language Writing Research: Perspectives on the Process of Knowledge Construction encourages multiple forms of inquiry, including philosophical, narrative, and historical modes. Empirical inquiry as presented in this book encompasses both quantitative and qualitative approaches as well as those that strategically combine them. A helpful discussion of the "nuts and bolts" of developing sustainable research programs is also provided. The volume as a whole facilitates a situated, issue-driven research practice.

Its unique focus on second language writing research makes it an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced researchers in the field."--BOOK JACKET.

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