Finding ESL & Applied Linguistics Information

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This is a guide to locating ESL and Applied Linguistics information at the Library both hardcopy and electronic at Charles Darwin University.

Where do I start my research?

A good way to start your research is to define your topic by using subject dictionaries and to
find background information in encyclopaedias such as:

Title Call Number / Location

Longman dictionary of language teaching and applied linguistics

REF 418.003 RICh

A dictionary of linguistics and phonetics

REF 410.3 CRYS

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How do I find books on my subject?

To find books on your subject you can: 

search the  Library Catalogue using  the 'topic keyword(s)' or 'subject heading keyword(s)s' option. 
OR
browse the bookshelves using these call numbers:

Call Number or Location Subject
306.4 Sociolinguistics
372.6
 Language arts - primary education
400 Bilingualism (specific countries 420-490)
401 Philosophy and theory of language including semantics, language acquisition, psycholinguistics, semiotics)
410 Linguistics (specific languages 420-490)
411 Writing systems
412 Etymology of standard forms of languages
413 Dictionaries of standard forms of language
414 Phonology and phonetics
415 Grammar of standard forms of languages
417 Dialectology and historical linguisitcs
418 Applied linguistics
428 Standard english usage and teaching

428.24076

 IELTS
499 Australian languages

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How do I find journal articles (Databases)?

The library holds journals in print and electronic formats. The best way to access articles in these
journals is by using the databases listed below. When you find an article you want to read, use the
Library Catalogue and the E-journals list to see if we hold a print copy or have access to the
electronic copy in full-text. Some databases listed will have direct links to the full-text article. The
databases listed are just a few of the many available.

ESL & Applied Linguistics Databases | Multi-discipline databases | Related databases | Electronic journals


ESL and Applied Linguistics databases

Australian Education Index -AEI INFORMIT
Produced by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), is a bibliographic database that indexes and abstracts sources at all levels of education and related fields.

Communication and Mass Media Complete
Includes CommSearch & Mass Media Articles Index Databases. An invaluable resource for students, researchers and educators.

Database for English Language Teaching for Adults in Australasia DELTAA INFORMIT
Subject coverage includes adult basic education, adult immigrant education, Adult Migrant English Program, applied linguistics, cross cultural communication, English as a second language, English in the workplace, literacy, second language instruction and learning.

ERIC - Educational Resources Information Center EBSCOhost
Contains more than 2,200 digests along with references for additional information and citations and abstracts from over 980 educational and education-related journals. includes full text

JSTOR is a non-profit database providing access to back issues of core journals in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences

Linguistics and Language Behaviour Abstracts Cambridge Scientific Abstracts
Covers all aspects of the study of language including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics.

Multi-discipline databases

Academic Search Premier EBSCOhost Provides full text for nearly 4,000 scholarly publications, including full text for more than 3,100 peer-reviewed journals. Coverage is multi-disciplinary.

Australian Public Affairs - Full Text    INFORMIT is based on the journal indexing of the database Australian Public Affairs Information Service (APAIS), which is produced by the National Library of Australia and includes full text

Expanded Academic   GALE provides access to scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images - on arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology. includes full text

Web of Knowledge ISI Is a combination of Web of Science and Current Contents databases so you can search across both.

provides access to bibliographic information and allows cited reference searching (ie look up who has cited a particular article or author).

Related databases

PsycINFO (EBSCOhost) indexes and abstracts journal articles, book chapters, books, and technical reports, as well as citations to dissertations, all in the field of psychology and psychological aspects of related disciplines.

Electronic journals on the web

 

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Web Sites

University Links

Australian Government / Curriculum Resources

Organisations

General Language Resources

LOTE Resources

ESL and TESOL Resources

Translation Services


 

 

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How do I cite and manage my information resources

Below is the guides to legal citation styles recommended at CDU and to the StudySkills site which provides information on other aspects of presentation.

Title Location or Call Number
   
Studyskills http://learnline.cdu.edu.au/studyskills/

 

 

 

 

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