Study Quality in Applied Linguistics: Highlights from Dr. Luke Plonsky’s Public Talk

On October 15, 2024, the Center for International Foreign Language Teacher Education (CIFLTE) hosted a public talk by Dr. Luke Plonsky on study quality, research methods, and ethics in applied linguistics. Faculty and students from universities around the world attended the talk via Zoom. Dr. Luke Plonsky is a Professor of Applied Linguistics at Northern Arizona University. In addition to teaching courses in second language (L2) acquisition and research methods, Professor Plonsky is a prolific researcher. With a primary focus on L2 research methodology, he has published over 100 articles, book chapters, and books. In 2024, Professor Plonsky edited the book Open Science in Applied Linguistics and co-authored the guidebook Addressing Questionable Research Practices in Applied Linguistics: A Practical Guide. Professor Plonsky currently serves as the Editor of Studies in Second Language Acquisition, as well as Managing Editor of Foreign Language Annals, and General Editor of Applied Linguistics Press. ​​CIFLTE extends its deepest gratitude to Professor Plonsky for his stimulating talk.