3.1.1 Choosing a Research Focus

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    • The research focus for a Language Investigation should be broad enough to allow for an in-depth investigation.
      False
    • Data availability is a key factor to consider when identifying a research topic.

      True
    • How does language relate to identity in a Language Investigation?
      Shapes group or individual identity
    • The research focus for a Language Investigation should be broad enough to collect sufficient data.

      True
    • Match the research topic with its description:
      Language change ↔️ Evolution of slang
      Language and gender ↔️ Differences in communication styles
      Language and power ↔️ Use of language to assert authority
      Language and identity ↔️ Reflects group identity
    • What is an advantage of using textual data in language investigations?
      Readily available
    • What is a limitation of using social media data in language investigations?
      Privacy concerns
    • What is an example of a research question that investigates the influence of social media on language?
      How has social media influenced the language used by teenagers?
    • What is an example of textual data that can be used in a language investigation?
      Online posts
    • Why is it important to provide a clear and logical flow to the methodology in a language investigation?
      Ensures a coherent investigation
    • A research focus could include areas such as language change, language and gender, or language and power
    • When choosing a research focus, align it with your personal interests
    • The study of language and power examines how language is used to assert authority
    • What is the importance of relevance when choosing a research topic?
      Contributes new insights
    • The use of language to assert authority falls under the research topic of language and power
    • Spoken data is less time-consuming to collect than textual data.
      False
    • A research question should have a clear focus, appropriate scope, and demonstrate relevance
    • Steps to outline a research plan and methodology for a language investigation:
      1️⃣ Develop a research question
      2️⃣ Identify data sources and samples
      3️⃣ Determine an analysis framework
      4️⃣ Outline the methodology
    • Match the linguistic framework with its description:
      Pragmatics ↔️ Investigating language in social contexts
      Stylistics ↔️ Analyzing stylistic choices
      Discourse Analysis ↔️ Examining language structure in context
    • What is a Language Investigation in the AQA A-Level English Language course?
      A key coursework component
    • What type of data samples are commonly used in a Language Investigation?
      Texts, transcripts, recordings
    • What is an example of a research topic related to language change?
      Evolution of slang
    • Steps in conducting a Language Investigation
      1️⃣ Choose a research focus
      2️⃣ Gather relevant data
      3️⃣ Analyze the data
      4️⃣ Draw conclusions
    • A research topic related to language and power could explore how language asserts authority
    • What is an example of a research topic related to language and identity?
      How language shapes group identity
    • Match the data source with its limitation:
      Textual Data ↔️ May lack contextual information
      Spoken Data ↔️ Time-consuming to transcribe
      Social Media ↔️ Potential biases
      Interviews ↔️ Smaller sample size
    • A research question should be broad to allow for greater flexibility in analysis.
      False
    • Discourse analysis examines the structure and function of language in context
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