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This research conducts a comprehensive move analysis of the Method sections in Scopus-indexed
Indonesian Applied Linguistics Journals, specifically from SIELE and TEFLIN. The study identifies three
primary moves—Establish the Territory, Establishing a Niche, and Occupying the Niche—within the
Method sections. "Establish the Territory" dominates with 42%, emphasizing foundational concepts and a
robust framework. The second most frequent move is "Establishing a Niche" (30%), refining the
foundation laid by the first move. "Occupying the Niche" appears 27% of the time, offering optional,
specific insights. A detailed breakdown of identified steps reveals "Claiming centrality" (22%) as the
most frequent, emphasizing the importance of the discussed topic. Optional steps like "Reviewing items,"
"Counter-claiming," "Questioning," and "Continuing a tradition" appear at 5%. "Indicating a gap" follows
as the second most frequent step (15%). Excerpts from journals exemplify these moves, illustrating how
authors introduce, refine, and delve into specific research contexts. The move-step analysis of five
research articles aligns with the identified moves, emphasizing the common focus on these structural
elements in academic genres. In conclusion, this research contributes insights into the move structures of
Method sections, shedding light on the nuanced approaches within Indonesian Applied Linguistics
Journals. The restatement of objectives, data collection description, and analytical framework provide a
clear roadmap for the study. The summary of findings from past studies and the alignment with steps
findings further enrich the understanding of move structures in academic writing, offering valuable
implications for research and pedagogy.
Introduction
Method
1. In this method section, our analysis focus is to conduct an analysis of the Method section of Scopus
indexed Indonesian Applied Linguistics journals. Our primary objective is to identify and describe
the various moves or steps used in the Method section so that we can understand common patterns
and variations in the presentation of research methodology in these journals.
2. Chen & Kuo (2012) Analytical Framework
We use the analytical framework proposed by Chen & Kuo (2012) to assist in the analysis of the structure
and steps used in the Method section.
Move 1: Introducing the Method chapter
Indicating chapter/section structure
Providing an overview of the study
Indicating theory/approach
Move 2: Describing data collection method and procedure(s)
Describing the sample (participants, location, time, etc.)
Describing methods and steps in data collection
Justifying data collection procedure(s)
Move 3: Delineating methods of data analysis
Presenting an overview of the (data analysis) design
Explaining specific method(s) of data analysis
Explaining variables and variable measurement
Justifying the methods of measuring variables or data analysis
Move 4: Elucidating data analysis procedure(s)
Relating(or recounting) data procedure(s)
Justifying the data analysis procedure(s)
Previewing results
Referring to other studies
Providing background information
Providing definition of terms
Providing support or justification
3. To begin with, the framework developed by Chen and Kuo in 2012 offers a comprehensive move-
step analytical structure specifically tailored for the examination of the "Methods" sections within
research articles and theses.
Furthermore, the Chen and Kuo (2012) model is considered suitable for this research field, which
involves the analysis of "Methods" sections within research articles and theses in the fields of
Applied Linguistics and TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). It's worth noting that the
Chen and Kuo (2012) model originated from the analysis of theses in the realm of Applied
Linguistics.
4. We collected data from Scopus indexed articles and theses in the field of Indonesian Applied
Linguistics using the following steps:
a. Step 1: Source Selection
We conducted searches in the Scopus database using relevant keywords to find journal articles and
theses relevant to our research topic.
b. Step 2: Article Selection
We assessed each article to ensure they had a relevant Method section for our analysis.
c. Step 3: Data Extraction
We extracted data related to the steps in the Method section from each selected article.
d. Step 4: Classification and Analysis
We classified the data according to the steps aligned with the Chen & Kuo (2012) analytical
framework. We then analyzed this data to identify common patterns in the presentation of research
methodology.
5.
METHODS 1 "Challenges in Studies in English 223 Words
reading English Language and Education
academic texts for
non-English major
students of an
Indonesian
university"
METHODS 2 Indonesian English Studies in English 217 Words
Learners’ Attitudes Language and Education
towards Cheating,
Absenteeism, and
Gender: Interactions
with L2
Achievement
METHODS 3 A Comparison of Studies in English 178 Words
English, Acehnese, Language and Education
and Indonesian
Monophthongs
METHODS 4 Language Studies in English 214 Words
Development in Language and Education
Writing through Pair-
Reviews in EFL
Learning
METHODS 5 Merdeka Belajar– Studies in English 209 Words
Kampus Merdeka Language and Education
(MBKM) to
Strengthen the
Culture and
Citizenship Literacy
of Pre-Service EFL
Teachers
METHODS 6 Didactic Oriented TEFLIN Journal 113 Words
Study: Move and
Transitivity Analysis
of Method, Result,
and Discussion
Sections in Research
Articles
METHODS 7 THE TEFLIN Journal 198 Words
RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN THE
EMOTIONAL
LABOR AND
BURNOUT
LEVELS OF EFL
TEACHERS AT
UNIVERSITY
PREPARATORY
SCHOOLS
METHODS 8 USES OF THE TEFLIN Journal 248 Words
FIRST LANGUAGE
IN THE ENGLISH
AS A
FOREIGN/SECOND
LANGUAGE
CLASSROOM:
TEACHERS’
VIEWS AND
ARGUMENTS
METHODS 9 CORPUS USED AS TEFLIN Journal 125 Words
A DATA-DRIVEN
LEARNING TOOL
IN L2 ACADEMIC
WRITING:
EVIDENCE FROM
TURKISH
CONTEXTS
METHODS 10 L2 CONFIDENCE TEFLIN Journal 146 Words
DEVELOPMENT
OF ELF
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS IN
TAIWAN
6. **Corpus Compilation:**
- Total number of texts analyzed: 10 (Text 1 to Text 10)
- Total length (words) of the entire corpus: 1871 words
- Description of journals/theses:
- Text 1 to Text 5: SIELE (Scopus indexed, fields: Teaching and Learning of English, Linguistics,
Literature, source: [SIELE Journal Website](https://jurnal.usk.ac.id/SiELE/index)
- Text 6 to Text 10: TEFLIN (Fields: English Language Teaching, English language teaching and
learning, English language teachers' training and education, source: [TEFLIN Journal Website]
(https://journal.teflin.org/index.php/journal/index)
7. **Move 1: Introducing the Method chapter**
- Step 1: The section structure is indicated by mentioning the "following sections" that will present
the research method.
- Step 2: An overview of the study is provided. It outlines the study's objective, which is to uncover
students' difficulties in reading academic English texts, focusing on their academic reading
experiences.
- Step 3: The theory or approach, which is Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), is
introduced as the method for exploring students' reading experiences.
**Move 2: Describing data collection method and procedure(s)**
- Step 1: The section describes the sample, which includes participants' characteristics such as
gender, total absences, and final grades.
Result
The move that significantly dominates in this analysis is "Establish the territory,"
appearing a total of 4 times with a percentage of 42%. With this significance, it can be
interpreted that the research places significant emphasis on constructing foundational concepts
and a robust framework for understanding and defining the research domain. This move serves
as a primary foundation, providing a solid footing for a more in-depth understanding of the
discussed topic.
In the first journal article on difficulties in reading academic English texts, the Moves can
be identified as follows:
“The initial paragraphs introduce the research focus, which is the students'
difficulties in reading academic English texts. The mention of the research design and the
utilization of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) sets the groundwork for the
study.”
In the second journal article on sound production, the Moves can be identified as follows:
“The article starts by positioning the research within the framework of positivism,
focusing on the objective observation of sound production in English, Indonesian, and
Acehnese vowels.”
In the third journal article on writing instruction, the Moves can be identified as follows:
Following closely is the second most frequently occurring move, "Establishing a niche,"
appearing 4 times with a percentage of 30%. This indicates that after defining the research
domain, the study systematically focuses on determining and forming a specific or specialized
area within the research framework. This move becomes crucial in refining the foundation laid
by the first move.
In the first journal article on difficulties in reading academic English texts, the Moves can
be identified as follows:
“The article establishes a niche by explaining the choice of IPA as a suitable
method for exploring students' reading experiences. The discussion on how IPA aims to
reveal implicit meanings in lived experiences, specifically related to reading academic
English texts, solidifies the niche.”
In the second journal article on sound production, the Moves can be identified as follows:
“The niche is established by presenting the specifics of the research, including the
number of students, types of materials administered, recording details, and data analysis
methods. This sets the foundation for understanding the study's unique contributions.”
Although the third move, "Occupying The Niche (Optional)," appears more frequently,
namely 5 times, its percentage is only 27%. This suggests that this move may be more optional
or not consistently applied in every analysis. Nevertheless, the presence of this move allows the
research to explore and delve into specific areas that may not always be present in every research
context. Thus, a detailed analysis of the occurrence and percentage of these moves provides an
intricate overview of the research focus and approach towards developing a profound
understanding of the discussed topic.
In the second journal article on sound production, the Moves can be identified as follows:
“The article occupies the niche by detailing the statistical analysis of the collected
data, specifying the research support, and referencing relevant literature on vowel
contrasts. The inclusion of the Indonesian Endowment Fund's support adds to the unique
context of the research.”
Meanwhile, there are several steps with a 5% percentage, including Step 3, "Reviewing items
(Optionals)," Step 1a, "Counter-claiming (Optional)," Step 1c, "Questioning (Optional)," and Step 1d,
"Continuing a tradition." All those steps are optional and appear in fewer numbers, indicating variations
in the approach to writing those articles.
Thus, it can be concluded that the step that occurs most frequently is Step 1, "Claiming centrality
(obligatory)," followed by Step 1b, "Indicating a gap (Obligatory)," as the second most frequent step.
Meanwhile, optional steps such as Step 3, "Reviewing items," Step 1a, "Counter-claiming," Step 1c,
"Questioning," and Step 1d, "Continuing a tradition," appear with lower percentages, indicating diversity
in the approach to writing those articles.
Discussion
The research articulates a clear primary objective: to delve into the Method sections of Scopus indexed
Indonesian Applied Linguistics Journals. It aims to identify move structures, elucidate communicative
functions, and provide insights into rhetorical patterns. This focus spans journals from both SIELE and
TEFLIN, aiming to contribute valuable knowledge to the field.
The data collection process involved systematically selecting 10 articles from reputable journals, ensuring
diversity in research topics and methodologies. The Method sections were meticulously examined using
an analytical framework by Chen & Kuo (2012). This framework comprises four key moves, offering a
systematic breakdown of the Method sections in the analyzed articles. The Chen & Kuo (2012)
framework encompasses moves like introducing the Method Chapter, describing data collection methods,
delineating methods of data analysis, and elucidating data analysis procedures. This structured approach
enables a nuanced analysis of how researchers in Indonesian Applied Linguistics present their
methodologies. Examining past studies, the Move findings provide a comprehensive overview of various
research articles. Noteworthy examples include research on linguistic features in management articles,
move-step structures in TESOL master's theses in Vietnam, and a move/step model named Demonstrating
Rigour and Credibility (DRaC). These findings underscore the diversity in move structures across
academic genres and fields, contributing to a broader understanding of research article Methods sections.
In summary, the research project employs a robust methodology, draws on a well-defined analytical
framework, and presents insightful findings from past studies. This discussion not only highlights the
significance of the research but also emphasizes the broader implications for researchers, educators, and
students in the field of Applied Linguistics in the Indonesian context.
In these articles, the Move findings reveal common patterns in the Method sections across various
academic genres. Move 1, Establishing the Territory, is consistently identified as involving the
introduction of research focus and methodology. Move 2, Establishing a Niche, encompasses
explanations of unique contributions or contexts, while Move 3 (Optional), Occupying the Niche, entails
providing detailed insights into methodology and its specific application. Together, these moves
contribute to a nuanced understanding of the structure and organization of Method sections.
The collective analysis of past studies further illuminates these findings. In Study 1, the focus on
inconsistencies in research methodology aligns with the importance of systematic presentation identified
in the Move 1 – Establishing the Territory. The call for standardized templates echoes the need for a
structured approach in presenting methodologies across various academic fields.
In Study 4, the cross-linguistic comparisons of method sections mirror the Move 2 – Establishing
a Niche. The examination of distinctions between local languages and international English aligns with
the emphasis on unique contributions and contexts, highlighting variations in move and step frequencies
across different journals.
Finally, Study 5's exploration of cognitive genres in psychology major students correlates with
the Move 3 – Occupying the Niche, focusing on specific instructions in EAP writing courses for
psychology majors. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on effective EAP writing courses,
emphasizing the need for detailed insights into methodology and its application.
In summary, the Move findings, supported by the analysis of past studies, underscore the
consistent presence of these moves across diverse research articles, offering valuable insights into the
structure and organization of Method sections in academic genres.In conclusion, the analysis of the move
structures in the Method sections of Scopus indexed Indonesian Applied Linguistics Journals reveals
notable patterns and trends across the examined articles. The predominant move, "Establish the territory,"
emerges as a foundational and obligatory step, constituting 42% of the identified moves. This underscores
the importance of laying a robust foundation by introducing the research focus and methodology, thereby
providing a solid basis for a comprehensive understanding of the discussed topic. Following closely is the
move "Establishing a niche," occurring 30% of the time. This move signifies the systematic effort to
define and carve out a specific or specialized area within the research framework, refining the foundation
established by the first move. The analysis demonstrates that after defining the research domain, the
articles consistently focus on determining and forming a unique niche within the broader context.
The third most frequently occurring move, "Occupying The Niche (Optional)," appears 27% of
the time. While this move is more optional and not consistently applied in every analysis, its presence
allows for a more in-depth exploration of specific areas that may not always be present in every research
context. The move contributes to the richness and diversity of the research by providing detailed insights
into the methodology and its specific application. In terms of the identified steps, "Claiming centrality
(obligatory)" stands out as the most dominant, constituting 22% of the steps. These obligatory steps
emphasize the importance of claiming the centrality and significance of the discussed topic, serving as a
primary focus in establishing the foundation for statements in the articles. Meanwhile, optional steps such
as "Reviewing items," "Counter-claiming," "Questioning," and "Continuing a tradition" appear with lower
percentages, indicating variations in the approach to writing the articles.
The overall conclusion drawn from the analysis of these move structures and steps is that there is
a discernible pattern in how Method sections are crafted in Scopus indexed Indonesian Applied
Linguistics Journals. The articles consistently prioritize establishing a solid foundation, defining a
specific niche, and, optionally, delving into detailed insights within that niche. This understanding
contributes valuable insights for researchers, educators, and students in the field of Applied Linguistics in
the Indonesian context.
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