Abstract
Abstract This chapter introduces the volume by contextualizing it within recent developments in Applied Linguistics research methodology, with a specific focus on research ethics. It discusses the importance of developing a context-sensitive research ethics, and it situates the volume in response to key publications that have begun to examine context-specific ethical issues in Applied Linguistics research. Following this, the chapter outlines the different sections within the volume and describes the structure and contents of each chapter, serving as a roadmap and point of entry for readers.