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Peer reviewedRodman, Lilita – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 1991
Examines the communicative value of 205 anticipatory-"it" clauses taken from scientific and technical texts. Suggests that the main discourse function of the clauses is to provide author comment. Argues that use of the anticipatory-"it" clause indicates academic acculturation. (SG)
Descriptors: Academic Discourse, Acculturation, Communication Research, Discourse Analysis
