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Peer reviewedMaster, Peter – English for Specific Purposes, 1987
The use of generic "the" and its alternatives "0" and "a(n)" is investigated at a range of discourse levels in a series of articles from "Scientific American." Generic "the" was found to occur less frequently than generic "0" but much more frequently than generic "a(n)." (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Adverbs, Determiners (Languages), Discourse Analysis, English for Academic Purposes
Peer reviewedSalager-Meyer, Francoise; And Others – System, 1989
Examines the variations of 17 grammatical variables (verb tenses, voice, and form) within the communicative function of 51 medical English scholarly papers. Three axes of variable distribution are revealed that help categorize the papers as case reports, editorials, or research papers. Pedagogical guidelines for preparation and use of reading…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, English, English for Science and Technology, Grammar
