12/02/2011

The Map: A Beginner's Guide to Doing Research in Translation Studies, by enny Williams and Andrew Chesterman


A full and comprehensive guide to those entering the (un)explored, rich and never-ending world of translation studies.
This book is a great companion for each and every step of the investigation and during the writing of the final essay on a certain area of TS. Written by an author which is a major one in this area - Andrew Chesterman -, is a book that helps you find the way!

A very good book to read with regard to Translation Studies Research


Introduction

I. Areas in Translation Research 6
2. From the Initial Idea to the Plan 28
3. Theoretical Models of Translation 48
4. Kinds of Research 58
5. Questions, Claims, Hypotheses 69
6. Relations between Variables 83
7. Selecting and Analyzing Data 90
8. Writing Your Research Report 101
9. Presenting Your Research Orally J 16
10. Assesing Your Research 122