The student clearly describes and explains the research design, including the use of an independent measures design. However, the description and justification of the sampling technique may be considered too generic and unscientific by some examiners. The student describes the participants in terms of their age, number, sex, attended class and first language, but fails to specify their level of English proficiency, which could be considered a crucial oversight. The reasons for control and the choice of materials are well-stated and explained.
