This module aims to help students develop essential learning skills to understand the principles of research design in relation to TESOL and Applied Linguistics, to become familiar with the typical research methodologies and to understand the importance and procedures of ethical conduct in research. After the module, students will become able to demonstrate skills in managing learning resources, demonstrate skills in writing academic essays, demonstrate critical thinking skills in reviewing academic articles and demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of a range of relevant literature. At the end of the module, students will be asked to design a research proposal with appropriate research questions, methodology and theoretical support from the literature.