Personal profile
Research Interests
My research interests centre around the effective integration of language and communication skills in learning materials, and the use of authentic texts to stimulate learner engagement. I am also interested in the persuasive aspects of language, especially in doctor-patient interactions.
- Materials Evaluation and Materials Development for ESP & ESAP
- Doctor-patient communication (written and spoken)
- Technical Communication
- Professional Communication
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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What's in a name? An analysis of UK online technical communication advertisements
McCullagh, M. & Cleary, Y., 13 Feb 2025, In: IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication. 68, 1, p. 41-60 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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English for Computing in Higher Education Studies - 2nd Edition Course Book
Fitzgerald, P. & McCullagh, M., 3 Mar 2023, 2nd ed. Guildford: Garnet Education.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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English for Medicine in Higher Education Studies: 2nd Edition Teacher’s eBook
Fitzgerald, P. & McCullagh, M., 7 May 2021, 2nd ed. Garnet Education. (English for Specific Academic Purposes)Research output: Book/Report › Book
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English for Medicine in Higher Education Studies: 2nd Edition Course eBook
Fitzgerald, P., McCullagh, M. & Wright, R., 25 Jan 2021, 2nd ed. Garnet Education. (English for Specific Academic Purposes)Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Technical communication in the United Kingdom: the academic and professional contexts
Cleary, Y. & McCullagh, M., 21 Sept 2020, Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE International Professional Communication Conference (ProComm). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 5 p. (Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE International Professional Communication Conference (ProComm)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Thesis
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A framework for designing and evaluating ESP materials for English and communication skills in the doctor-patient interview
McCullagh, M. (Author), Wright, S. (Supervisor), Apr 2015Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Projects
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English Language Teaching & Pedagogy CPD Course
Watkins, P. (PI), Hadikin, G. (CoI), Kutuk, G. (CoI), McCullagh, M. (CoI), Saraceni, M. (CoI), Tran, Q. (CoI) & Williams, J. (CoI)
23/06/24 → 7/07/24
Project: Innovation
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Jizzakh State Pedagogical University CPD / Research Summer School
Watkins, P. (PI), Huet-Martin, M. (CoI), McCullagh, M. (CoI), Ringrow, H. (CoI), Round, M. (CoI), Saraceni, M. (CoI) & Tranchese, A. (CoI)
1/06/24 → 31/07/24
Project: Innovation
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Uzbekistan State University of World Languages: Teaching Methodology and Research Writing & Translation and Interpretation for teachers
Ringrow, H. (PI), Watkins, P. (CoI), Rodriguez De Cespedes, B. (CoI), Tranchese, A. (CoI), Bawa Mason, S. (CoI), Forsyth, W. (CoI), Hadikin, G. (CoI), Huet-Martin, M. (CoI), Johnson, I. (CoI), McCullagh, M. (CoI), Pasamar Marquez, C. (CoI), Reid, C. (CoI), Saraceni, M. (CoI), Tran, Q. (CoI), Wang, X. (CoI) & Wang, Y. (CoI)
1/06/23 → 30/06/23
Project: Innovation
Activities
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A Technical Writer's Journey in a Regulated Industry
McCullagh, M. (Participant)
12 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Exploring ideas and strategies in teaching caring and compassion in English
McCullagh, M. (Participant)
30 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Pearson Author Webinar Series: Energy as PedagogySlack, Brandon-Jones & Burgess
McCullagh, M. (Participant)
24 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Occupational English Test: Supporting Learners with receptive skills in in listening and reading
McCullagh, M. (Participant)
9 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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PhD Viva
McCullagh, M. (Examiner)
27 Oct 2023Activity: Examination and External Supervision types › Examination
Prizes
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BESIG David Riley Award for Innovation in ESP. Good Practice: Communication Skills for the Medical Practitioner. Cambridge University Press
McCullagh, M. (Recipient), 2008
Prize: National/international honour
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The Duke of Edinburgh English Language English Speaking Union English Award for the English for Specific Academic Purposes series. Garnet Education.
McCullagh, M. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: National/international honour