Research methods in interpreting a practical resource / Sandra Hale and Jemina Napier.
| Author/creator | Hale, Sandra |
| Other author | Napier, Jemina. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Bloomsbury, 2013. |
| Description | xii, 267 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Research Methods in Linguistics |
| Contents | Machine generated contents note: 1. What is research? 2. Questionnaire methods in interpreting research 3. Ethnographic methods in interpreting research 4. Discourse analysis in interpreting research 5. Experimental methods in interpreting research 6. Research on interpreting education and assessment 7. Reading and analyzing research literature 8. Practical issues in interpreting research 9. Reporting the results of research Bibliography Index. |
| Abstract | "This is the first book to deliver a comprehensive guide to research methods in all types of interpreting. It brings together the expertise of two world-recognized scholars in spoken and signed language interpreting to cover the full scope of the discipline. It features questions, prompts and exercises throughout to highlight key concepts, provoke thought and encourage reader interaction. It deals fully with research in both conference and community interpreting, offering a variety of perspectives on both. Core areas such as reading and analyzing research literature, practical issues in research and producing research reports are all covered. This book is an indispensable tool for students and researchers of Interpreting as well as professionals and interpreter trainers"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-261) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2013020288 |
| ISBN | 9781441147707 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781441168511 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |