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Re-conceptualization of Piloting Research in Applied Linguistics

Re-conceptualization of Piloting Research in Applied Linguistics. Montarat Rungruangthum PhD. candidate in Applied Linguistics King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Doing Research in Applied Linguistics Conference 21-22 Apr. 2011. Cyber deception by Thai internet users.

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Re-conceptualization of Piloting Research in Applied Linguistics

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  1. Re-conceptualization of Piloting Research in Applied Linguistics MontaratRungruangthum PhD. candidate in Applied Linguistics King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Doing Research in Applied Linguistics Conference 21-22 Apr. 2011

  2. Cyber deception by Thai internet users • Background of Cyber Deception This experimental research aims to investigate language used by truth-tellers and deceivers in Thai online chat. • Problematic Research Design Factors e.g., chat program, ethics, and task design may influence the whole research design. Ethics Chat Program Tasks Research Design

  3. Conceptualization of Piloting Research Applied Linguistics Dress Rehearsal Piloting • “Dress Rehearsal” of full data collection procedures (Dörnyei, 2007, p. 75) • To perfect the study, making sure every factor of the study meets expectations • A trial run of research instruments • Identifyingresearch problems and practicality

  4. Conceptualization of Piloting Research Nursing Decision-Informing Piloting Planning • A small-scale study, as a “preparation” for doing the actual study (Polit, Beck, & Hungler, 2001) • Decision-informing piloting at the early stage A B C Pilot A Pilot B Pilot C Making Decisions • Giving information of the study when making decisions on research design. Full-scale piloting Implementation

  5. Key Decisions to Make in ResearchDesign I. Chat ProgramII. Ethics(Asking Someone toTell Lies)III. Task Design

  6. Example I: Chat Program Decision-informing piloting What chat program should be used in my actual study? • MSN Messenger • Yahoo Messenger • Others (QQ, ICQ) 1. Ask 100 subjects to complete questionnaire which chat program they frequently use. • Talk to subjects (4-5 persons) to gather information on chat program. • What chat program do you frequently use? • Is the chat program compatible with Thai?

  7. Example II: Ethics (Asking Subjects to Tell Lies) What are their attitudes on being asked to tell lies? Decision-informing piloting 1. Interview subjects gathering information on their attitudes towards being asked to tell lies and their chat experiences Do you tell lies in online chat?, if yes, why? How do you feel when being asked to tell lies in online chat? 2. Ask subjects to review the consent form Do you have any suggestions for the consent form? • Ethics concern • Consent form

  8. Example 3: Task Design How should the instructions be given? Do these instructions influence the data? Decision-Informing Piloting Try out different instructions and find out how these could result in the data collection. Telling fantasy story Telling lie based on personal background Ask subjects to read the instructions and report what the experiment is about Getting feedback on the research design • Pretend to be someone else in online communication • Provide untruthful information in online communication • Convince your chat partner that you are someone else in online communication

  9. Decision-Informing Piloting: Lessons Learned from the Field of Nursing

  10. Whatcan Applied Linguistics learn from the field of Nursing about pilot studies? Strengths Weaknesses Time consuming Successful pilot studies cannot guarantee the success in the main study. • Developing a research plan • Assessing the feasibility and problems of the full-scale study • Providing important data and guideline for the study • Being aware of variables affected in the study. • Training a researcher in as many elements of the research process as possible.

  11. Q & A

  12. THANK YOU

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