K. Richards Books

Focusing on research methods for TESOL students, this textbook provides a structured progression suitable for novice, intermediate, and advanced learners. It emphasizes qualitative, naturalistic, and action research, catering to those developing classroom teaching skills and those engaged in academic research in applied linguistics. Each chapter is designed to build essential skills for conducting rigorous qualitative inquiry, presented in a scholarly yet accessible manner.

Focusing on professional groups, the book examines how they create unique interactional procedures that shape their collaborative identities. It addresses both the benefits and challenges of collaborative communication, offering insights into enhancing professional performance. Through this exploration, it emphasizes the importance of effective interaction in fostering teamwork and achieving organizational goals.