Research Methodology in Translation Studies: Main Issues of Concern to Post-graduate Students

Abstract

The aim of this paper is pedagogical since it seeks to explain the concept of methodology in translation studies and to provide students with research skills. Furthermore, the paper discusses relevant methodological approaches, research procedures, and several types of research undertaken in translation studies. The approach adopted is qualitative. The examples of research approaches mentioned in this paper proceed from the ideas and theories developed by David James (2015), Gabriela Saldanha and Sharon O’Brien (2014), Leavy (2017), Glaser and Strauss (2006), and others. The findings of this research include the following: Methodology is co-dependent on (the) method, epistemology, and ontology. Every research has epistemological roots that should be stated clearly. The sources of data and the data analysis method influence research results that should be accurate, verifiable, and replicable.