| ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 第1-6页 |
| ABSTRACT | 第6-7页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-8页 |
| CONTENTS | 第8-11页 |
| LIST OF TABLES | 第11-12页 |
| LIST OF FIGURES | 第12-13页 |
| CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION | 第13-19页 |
| ·Research Rationale | 第13-15页 |
| ·Research Questions | 第15-16页 |
| ·Research Scope | 第16-17页 |
| ·Research Methodology | 第17-19页 |
| CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW | 第19-25页 |
| ·Differences between Methods and Methodology | 第19-20页 |
| ·Comparison between Empirical and Theoretical Research | 第20-21页 |
| ·Relevant Study of Research Methods in Translation Studies | 第21-22页 |
| ·Relevant Study of Research Methods in Interpreting Studies | 第22-25页 |
| CHAPTER THREE THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK | 第25-33页 |
| ·Research Methods Employed in Interpreting Studies | 第25-29页 |
| ·Empirical Research in Interpreting Studies | 第27-28页 |
| ·Theoretical Research in Interpreting Studies | 第28-29页 |
| ·A Quality Assessment System of Interpreting Studies | 第29-33页 |
| ·Quality Assessment Criteria for Empirical Research | 第30-31页 |
| ·Quality Assessment Criteria for Theoretical Research | 第31-33页 |
| CHAPTER FOUR QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS ON RESEARCH METHODS EMPLOYED IN M.A.THESES | 第33-45页 |
| ·Introduction | 第33-35页 |
| ·Classification by Modes of Interpreting | 第35-37页 |
| ·Interpreting in General | 第36-37页 |
| ·Consecutive Interpreting | 第37页 |
| ·Simultaneous Interpreting | 第37页 |
| ·Classification by Themes of Research | 第37-42页 |
| ·Interpreting Skills and Strategies | 第38-39页 |
| ·Cognitive Issues in Interpreting | 第39页 |
| ·Interpreting Teaching and Training | 第39页 |
| ·Interpreting Studies from the Perspective of Linguistics | 第39-40页 |
| ·Interpreting Quality Assessment | 第40页 |
| ·Cross-cultural Communicative Issues in Interpreting | 第40页 |
| ·Language Issues in Interpreting | 第40页 |
| ·Professional Issues of Interpreting | 第40-42页 |
| ·Classification by Research Methods | 第42-45页 |
| ·Empirical Approach | 第42-43页 |
| ·Theoretical Approach | 第43页 |
| ·Combination of Both Approaches | 第43-45页 |
| CHAPTER FIVE QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS ON RESEARCH METHODS EMPLOYED IN M.A.THESES | 第45-57页 |
| ·Analysis of Empirical Approach in Interpreting Studies | 第45-51页 |
| ·Feasibility of Research | 第46-47页 |
| ·Defining of Research Questions | 第47-49页 |
| ·Effectiveness of Research Design | 第49-51页 |
| ·Theoretical Approach in Interpreting Studies | 第51-54页 |
| ·Combination of both Approaches | 第54-55页 |
| ·Evaluation of Strengths and Deficiencies | 第55-57页 |
| CHAPTER SIX CONCLUSION:STATUS QUO AND FUTURE TRENDS OF INTERPRETING STUDIES | 第57-61页 |
| ·Major Findings | 第57-58页 |
| ·Future Development Trend of Interpreting Studies | 第58-59页 |
| ·Limitations and Suggestions for Future Research | 第59-61页 |
| REFERENCES | 第61-64页 |
