Abstract This editorial introduces an update to the Language Learning Methods Showcase Article (MSA) type. Specifically, the MSA type now welcomes submissions that describe and demonstrate the utility of data resources as well as empirical studies that investigate the validity of new or existing instruments and analytical techniques. A rationale for these changes is given, and some commentary on criteria for evaluating submissions of articles focused on data resources and empirical validation studies is provided.
Daniel R. Isbell (Tue,) studied this question.