比奇納著的《應用語言學論文寫作指導--實證研
究報告的撰寫》繫統指導如何撰寫實證性研究論文，
全書包括八章，除第一章為本書引言外，其他七章分
別介紹了論文的七個組成部分，包括：摘要、引言、
文獻綜述、研究方法、研究結果、結果討論和結論。
每章采用相同結構：所講論文章節的功能；實現這些
功能的步驟；以一篇論文作實例分析；該章節需要注
意的語言特征；常見問題等。
本書結構清晰，內容實用，通俗易懂，可作為應
用語言學碩士生和博士生論文寫作課教材，或本領域
及其他文科專業研究者撰寫論文的指導，還可作為外
語教師培訓參考資料。

總序
導讀
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Background
What Is the Book about?
Who Is the Book for?
Why Has the Book Been Written?
How Does the Book Meet the Content, Structure,Linguistic and Presentational Needs of Students?
How Is the Book Organized?
What Is the Sample Masters Thesis about and Why Has It Been Selected?
How Can This Book Be Used?
Further Reading
Chapter 2 Abstract
Introduction
The Functions of a Thesis Abstract
The Content and Structure of a Thesis Abstract
Analysis of a Masters Thesis Abstract
Analysis of a Doctoral Thesis Abstract
A Key Linguistic Feature of a Thesis Abstract
Frequently Asked Questions
Further Activities
Further Reading
Chapter 3 Introduction
Introduction
The Functions of a Thesis Introduction
The Content and Structure of a Thesis Introduction
Analysis of a Masters Thesis Introduction
Some Key Linguistics Features of a Thesis Introduction
Frequently Asked Questions
Further Activities
Further Reading
Chapter 4 Literature Review
Introduction
The Functions of a Thesis Literature Review
The Content and Structure of a Thesis Literature Review
Conclusion of the Literature Review
Some Key Linguistic Features of Thesis Literature Reviews and Approaches to Processing the Literature
Frequently Asked Questions
Further Activities
Further Reading
Chapter 5 Methodology
Introduction
The Functions of a Thesis Methodology Chapter
The Content and Structure of a Thesis Methodology Chapter
Sample Analysis of WTC Thesis Methodology Chapter
Some Key Linguistic Features of a Thesis Methodology Chapter
Frequently Asked Questions
Further Activities
Further Reading