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  • The future of replication in applied linguistics: Toward a standard for replication studies

  • Kevin McManus
  • Journal:
    Annual Review of Applied Linguistics , First View
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    12 April 2024, pp. 1-17
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  • High-quality replication studies are widely understood to be critical to the growth and credibility of our discipline, as shown in commentaries and discussion since the 1970s, at least. Nevertheless, misunderstandings and limitations in the aims, designs, and reporting of replication research remain, thus reducing the usefulness and impact of replications. To address this issue and improve the rigor, quality, and conduct of replication studies in applied linguistics, a new standard for reporting replication studies that captures several critical features of replication research not discussed in current reporting guidelines is proposed. Importantly, this standard applies basic expectations in replication reporting so that outcomes can be better understood and evaluated. By applying this standard, replication studies will better meet their aims to confirm, consolidate, and advance knowledge and understanding within applied linguistics and second language research. In addition, readers will more easily understand how the replication study was carried out and be able to better evaluate the claims being made.

  • 32 - A Methodological Synthesis of Working Memory Tasks in L2 Research

  • from Part V - Bilingual Acquisition and Processing
  • Edited by John W. Schwieter, Zhisheng (Edward) Wen
  • Book:
    The Cambridge Handbook of Working Memory and Language
    Published online:
    08 July 2022
    Print publication:
    21 July 2022, pp 722-746

  • Summary

    Drawing on work from cognitive psychology, a vast body of research has examined the role of working memory (WM) in second-language (L2) development, processing, and use (e.g., Linck et al., 2014). Our ability to discern such relationships, however, may be obscured by the different measures of WM that are adopted and employed by L2 researchers. There exist a daunting number of WM tasks, and the variability in task design, implementation, and scoring adds to the challenge of accurately measuring WM capacity and interpreting findings. To this end, this chapter presents a methodological synthesis that surveyed the literature spanning 20 years (2001-2020) of WM-L2 research to describe the use of six common WM tasks. We coded a total of 329 unique samples on a range of features related to the WM tasks and reporting practices. Our findings suggest that, among the six most common WM tasks used in L2 research, task design and scoring procedures tend to diverge more than converge within and among the tasks. We also found neglected areas in reporting practices in the WM-L2 domain. Based on our findings, we provide insights into the use of the WM tasks and future directions to help researchers make informed decisions for measuring WM and interpreting findings critically.L38