The researcher investigated the methods of the data
collection gathered from some of the previous studies, so
as to find the most appropriate ones, which would work
effectively in giving the required data results. Considering
the mentioned methods of data collection of the previous
studies, the researcher has found that questionnaires for
both teachers and students will not be useful in is study.
The researcher's argument is that: a) The students are
not aware of their problems and what kind of difficulties
they find in listening to English sounds. b) The researcher
focuses on teaching a model spelling syllabus and
classroom techniques in dealing with spelling problems.
Besides, it is difficult for the students to be involved in such
method, because of practical reasons. Therefore, the
researcher avoided using these two methods (questionnaire
and interview) in collecting data for the study. While this
study concentrates on "Problems of university students in
English spelling", the researcher has found
that English spelling test is the most appropriate tool for
data collection. Its appropriateness come from the simple
reason that an English spelling test practically students in
a situation to recognize English sound and to write.