Investigating action verbs in writing applied linguistics research methodology
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https://doi.org/10.62819/jel.2025.1199Keywords:
action verb, Aktionsart theory, applied linguistics research methodology, Bloom’s revised taxonomy, SCOPUS Q1 journalsAbstract
This study investigates how researchers used the verb to communicate with the readers in applied linguistics research methodology. The semantic theory in this study followed Aktionsart theory, which classifies verbs into four types, including action (run), accomplishment (run a mile), achievement (win a game), and stative (like). The sampling in this study was purposive sampling. The data collection was Q1 SCOPUS applied linguistics research articles from System and Journal of English for Specific Purposes. The dataset was made up of 302 independent clauses from the methodology sections. The data analysis followed descriptive statistical analysis. The results in the study showed that the action verbs in Q1 SCOPUS applied linguistics research methodology were reported at 98.35 percent. The verb found in this section has the semantic denotations of developing, evaluating, and creating. The results in this study complied with the definition of a research study in that research is an ongoing process and repeatability. For future research, it is recommended that other types of verbs in Aktionsart Theory could be studied to contribute other aspects of how the verbs in research studies are used.
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