声明
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.2 Purpose and significance of the study
1.3 Structure of the thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Definition of key terms
2.1.1 Reading ability
2.1.2 Sustained silent reading
2.2 Relevant research abroad and at home
2.2.1 Relevant research abroad
2.2.2 Relevant research at home
2.3 Research gap
2.4 Theoretical foundation
2.4.1 Krashen’s input hypothesis theory
2.4.2 Autonomous learning theory
Chapter Three Research Methodology
3.1 Research questions
3.2 Participants
3.3 Research instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaire
3.3.2 Tests
3.3.3 Interview
3.4 Research procedure
3.4.1 Pre-experiment
3.4.2 Sustained silent reading activity
3.4.3 Post-experiment
3.5 Data collection and analysis
3.5.1 Data collection
3.5.2 Data analysis
Chapter Four Results and Discussion of the Research
4.1 Results of the research
4.1.1 Results of questionnaire
4.1.2 Results of tests
4.1.3 Results of interview
4.2 Discussion of the research
4.2.1 Effects of SSR on students’ reading habits
4.2.2 Effects of SSR on students’ reading speed
4.2.3 Effects of SSR on students’ reading comprehension ability
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major findings
5.2 Pedagogical implications
5.3 Limitations of the study and suggestions for further research
参考文献
Appendices
Appendix Ⅰ Questionnaire
Appendix Ⅱ Pre-experiment reading comprehension ability test
Appendix Ⅲ Post-experiment reading comprehension ability test
Appendix Ⅳ Pre-experiment reading speed online test
Appendix Ⅴ Post-experiment reading speed online test
Appendix Ⅵ The questions list of interview
Appendix Ⅶ Book lists
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曲阜师范大学;
