Research

🔬 Research Resources for Language Teaching Scholars

Whether you are writing your first research paper or your fiftieth, having the right tools makes all the difference. Here are the research resources trusted by OkiJALT members and scholars.

Language teaching in Japan is supported by a rich ecosystem of academic resources. From database searches to writing guides to social research networks, the tools below will help you find, read, and share the research that matters to your practice.

🔍 Google Scholar
Search across articles, theses, books, and court opinions from academic publishers and universities worldwide.
✍️ Academic Phrasebank
A collection of academic phrases for research writing - invaluable for non-native English writing scholars.
📖 OWL Writing Lab (Purdue)
The gold standard for citation rules and academic writing guidance - APA, MLA, Chicago, and more.
🌐 ResearchGate
A social research network with 135 million publications. Follow researchers, share papers, and stay current.
📡 Linguist List
Known for conference announcements and a vast collection of linguistics publications and job listings.
📘 JALT Publications
Articles on EFL research and teaching practices from JALT Journal and The Language Teacher archives.

Publish Your Research with OkiJALT

OkiJALT presenters have the opportunity to publish in the peer-reviewed journal Outside the Box: A Multi-Lingual Forum. Visit otbforum.net to learn more about submission guidelines and past issues.

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