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Harvey, Anamaria – English for Specific Purposes, 1995
Examines interaction in public reports and assesses how relations between participants in the communication process give the text its distinctive shape. Four public reports in the environmental sciences were scrutinized closely. Results indicate that public reports have relevance and are a hybrid genre. Further research is recommended. (19…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Communication (Thought Transfer), Discourse Analysis, English for Science and Technology
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Soler, Viviana – English for Specific Purposes, 2002
Explores frequency and use of adjectives in five advanced scientific texts on biochemistry and analyzes the semantic implications of the observed occurrence. The aim is to provide a better understanding of the role of adjectives in research articles and to suggest how to guide Spanish-speaking students to effectively comprehend, read, write, and…
Descriptors: Adjectives, Advanced Courses, Biochemistry, Discourse Analysis
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Salager-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