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Associate Professor Peter Crosthwaite
Associate Professor

Peter Crosthwaite

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Overview

Background

I am an Associate Professor in the School of Languages and Cultures at UQ (since 2017), formerly assistant professor at the Centre for Applied English Studies (CAES), University of Hong Kong (since 2014). I hold an MA TESOL from the University of London and an M.Phil/Ph.D in applied linguistics from the University of Cambridge, UK.

My areas of research and supervisory expertise include corpus linguistics and the use of corpora for language learning (known as 'data-driven learning'), as well as computer-assisted language learning, and English for General and Specific Academic Purposes. I have published over 50 articles to date in many leading Q1 journals in the field of applied linguistics, 10+ book chapters, 4 books, 3 MOOCs, and several textbook series.

I am the Editor-in-Chief for the Australian Review of Applied Linguistics (from 2024). I am also currently serving on the editorial boards of the Q1 journals IRAL, Journal of Second Language Writing, Journal of English for Academic Purposes, and System, as well as Applied Corpus Linguistics, a new journal covering the direct applications of corpora to teaching and learning.

Availability

Associate Professor Peter Crosthwaite is:
Not available for supervision
Media expert

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge

Research interests

  • Corpus Linguistics

    Discovering trends in large, multi-million word collections of L1 and L2 language data

  • Second Language Acquisition

    The processes involved in acquiring a second (or multiple) language(s)

  • L2 writing

    The processes involved in successful L2 writing

  • English for academic / specific purposes

    Looking at the L2 use of English for academic and specific purposes

Works

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140 works between 2011 and 2025

21 - 40 of 140 works

2023

Conference Publication

Data-driven learning for secondary students: students and teachers’ perceptions and use of corpora for improving science report writing: a focus on mixed-methods for applied CL studies

Crosthwaite, P. (2023). Data-driven learning for secondary students: students and teachers’ perceptions and use of corpora for improving science report writing: a focus on mixed-methods for applied CL studies. AAAL2023, Portland, OR USA, 18-22 March 2023.

Data-driven learning for secondary students: students and teachers’ perceptions and use of corpora for improving science report writing: a focus on mixed-methods for applied CL studies

2023

Book Chapter

Corpus linguistics: mixed-methods research

Crosthwaite, Peter (2023). Corpus linguistics: mixed-methods research. Wiley encyclopaedia of applied linguistics. (pp. ---) edited by C. Chappelle. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley. doi: 10.1002/9781405198431.wbeal20019

Corpus linguistics: mixed-methods research

2023

Book

Using language data to learn about language: a teachers' guide to classroom corpus use

P. T. Pinto, P. Crosthwaite, C. T. de Carvalho, F. Spinelli, T. Serpa, W. Garcia and A. O. Ottaiano eds. (2023). Using language data to learn about language: a teachers' guide to classroom corpus use. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/3bbe92d

Using language data to learn about language: a teachers' guide to classroom corpus use

2022

Conference Publication

Mixed-methods research in corpus linguistics

Crosthwaite, P. (2022). Mixed-methods research in corpus linguistics. International congress on English language education and applied linguistics 2022, Hong Kong SAR, 6-9 December 2022.

Mixed-methods research in corpus linguistics

2022

Journal Article

Research trends in L2 written corrective feedback: a bibliometric analysis of three decades of Scopus-indexed research on L2 WCF

Crosthwaite, Peter, Ningrum, Sulistya and Lee, Icy (2022). Research trends in L2 written corrective feedback: a bibliometric analysis of three decades of Scopus-indexed research on L2 WCF. Journal of Second Language Writing, 58 100934, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.jslw.2022.100934

Research trends in L2 written corrective feedback: a bibliometric analysis of three decades of Scopus-indexed research on L2 WCF

2022

Conference Publication

Data-driven learning for younger learners: Introducing CorpusMate

Crosthwaite, Peter (2022). Data-driven learning for younger learners: Introducing CorpusMate. Australian Linguistics Society (ALS) 2022, Melbourne, Australia, 30 November-2 December 2022.

Data-driven learning for younger learners: Introducing CorpusMate

2022

Journal Article

Developmental corpus insights into the writing life of a primary school child in Australia

Hamid, M. Obaidul and Crosthwaite, Peter (2022). Developmental corpus insights into the writing life of a primary school child in Australia. Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, 47 (1), 27-50. doi: 10.1075/aral.21062.ham

Developmental corpus insights into the writing life of a primary school child in Australia

2022

Conference Publication

Research trends in corpus linguistics: A bibliometric analysis of two decades of Scopus-indexed corpus linguistics research in arts and humanities

Crosthwaite, P. (2022). Research trends in corpus linguistics: A bibliometric analysis of two decades of Scopus-indexed corpus linguistics research in arts and humanities. Malaysian Corpus Research Symposium 2022, National University of Malaysia, 28-29 September.

Research trends in corpus linguistics: A bibliometric analysis of two decades of Scopus-indexed corpus linguistics research in arts and humanities

2022

Journal Article

Multi-dimensional exploratory factor analysis of TED talks

Wingrove, Peter and Crosthwaite, Peter (2022). Multi-dimensional exploratory factor analysis of TED talks. Register Studies, 4 (1), 91-131. doi: 10.1075/rs.21008.win

Multi-dimensional exploratory factor analysis of TED talks

2022

Journal Article

“The findings might not be generalizable”: investigating negation in the ‘limitations’ sections of Ph.D. theses across disciplines

Sun, Shuyi Amelia and Crosthwaite, Peter (2022). “The findings might not be generalizable”: investigating negation in the ‘limitations’ sections of Ph.D. theses across disciplines. Journal of English for Academic Purposes, 59 101155, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.jeap.2022.101155

“The findings might not be generalizable”: investigating negation in the ‘limitations’ sections of Ph.D. theses across disciplines

2022

Conference Publication

“Cutting out the middleman”: Teachers’ experiences doing DDL without an applied linguist

Crosthwaite, P. and Sanhueza, A.G. (2022). “Cutting out the middleman”: Teachers’ experiences doing DDL without an applied linguist. EUROCALL2022, Iceland, 17-20 August 2022.

“Cutting out the middleman”: Teachers’ experiences doing DDL without an applied linguist

2022

Book

IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 1 for Band 6+

Crosthwaite, P. (2022). IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 1 for Band 6+. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.

IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 1 for Band 6+

2022

Book

IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 2 for Band 6+

Crosthwaite, P. (2022). IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 2 for Band 6+. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.

IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 2 for Band 6+

2022

Book

IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 2 for Band 5+

Crosthwaite, P. (2022). IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 2 for Band 5+. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.

IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 2 for Band 5+

2022

Book

IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 1 for Band 7+

Crosthwaite, P. (2022). IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 1 for Band 7+. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.

IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 1 for Band 7+

2022

Book

IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 1 for Band 5+

Crosthwaite, P. (2022). IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 1 for Band 5+. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.

IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 1 for Band 5+

2022

Book

IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 2 for Band 7+

Crosthwaite, P. (2022). IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 2 for Band 7+. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.

IELTS Band Buster General Training Writing Task 2 for Band 7+

2022

Book Chapter

DDL for younger learners

Crosthwaite, Peter (2022). DDL for younger learners. The Routledge handbook of corpora and English language teaching and learning. (pp. 377-389) edited by Reka R. Jablonkai and Eniko Csomay. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003002901-30

DDL for younger learners

2022

Conference Publication

Research trends in corpus linguistics: a bibliometric analysis of two decades of Scopus-indexed corpus linguistics research in arts and humanities

Crosthwaite, P., Ningrum, S. and Schweinberger, M. (2022). Research trends in corpus linguistics: a bibliometric analysis of two decades of Scopus-indexed corpus linguistics research in arts and humanities. ICAME43, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 27-30 July 2022.

Research trends in corpus linguistics: a bibliometric analysis of two decades of Scopus-indexed corpus linguistics research in arts and humanities

2022

Journal Article

“Establish a niche” via negation: a corpus-based study of negation within the Move 2 sections of PhD thesis introductions

Sun, Shuyi and Crosthwaite, Peter (2022). “Establish a niche” via negation: a corpus-based study of negation within the Move 2 sections of PhD thesis introductions. Open Linguistics, 8 (1), 189-208. doi: 10.1515/opli-2022-0190

“Establish a niche” via negation: a corpus-based study of negation within the Move 2 sections of PhD thesis introductions

Funding

Past funding

  • 2023
    Towards a generative AI prompt taxonomy for F-10 education in Queensland
    Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Developing a written corrective feedback system for data-driven error correction in L2 academic writing
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Associate Professor Peter Crosthwaite is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    EFL writers' knowledge and use of appraisal language, factors that affect such use, and the influence of such appraisal language use on the quality of these writers' essays

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Martin Schweinberger

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in TESOL: A Study on Personalised Learning and Impact on Student Engagement and Motivation in A Rural Indonesian University

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Martin Schweinberger

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring written corrective feedback in Saudi L2 English writing: Teachers¿ provisions and students¿ responses

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Obaid Hamid

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Teaching in the higher education sector in the Generative AI era: Instructional design in the implementation of Generative AI tools

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Simone Smala

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Corpus-based investigation of three-minute thesis presentations: Register perspective

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Martin Schweinberger

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Relationship Between Writing Tasks and Second Language Writers¿ Use of Metadiscourse

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Martin Schweinberger

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Writing Portfolio-Based Assessment at a Preparatory Year Program in Saudi Arabia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Obaid Hamid

  • Doctor Philosophy

    EFL writers' knowledge and use of appraisal language, factors that affect such use, and the influence of such appraisal language use on the quality of these writers' essays

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Martin Schweinberger

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Affective Dimension of Academic Writing at University

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Kate Power, Dr Beck Wise

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Affective Dimension of Academic Writing at University

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Kate Power, Dr Beck Wise

  • Doctor Philosophy

    "It's never really about the writing": The affective ecologies of undergraduate academic writing

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Kate Power, Dr Beck Wise

  • Doctor Philosophy

    A multifactorial study of morpho-syntactic errors across different L1 backgrounds and language proficiency levels

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Martin Schweinberger

Completed supervision

Media

Enquiries

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  • Academic writing
  • Chinese learners of English
  • English
  • English teaching
  • language
  • Language learning
  • Language learning technologies
  • linguistics
  • Second language writing
  • teacher education
  • teaching

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