The assessment of metadiscourse devices in English as a foreign language
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asw.2021.100560
Abstract: Abstract The objectives of this paper are to identify the metadiscourse devices used by English learners at the different levels of language acquisition established by the Common European Framework of Reference and to categorise them… read more here.
Keywords: different levels; devices english; assessment metadiscourse; language ... See more keywords
“In this paper we suggest”: Changing patterns of disciplinary metadiscourse
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DOI: 10.1016/j.esp.2018.02.001
Abstract: Abstract Metadiscourse is the commentary on a text made by its producer in the course of speaking or writing. Here we take an interpersonal perspective, focusing on metadiscourse as a repertoire of resources available for… read more here.
Keywords: paper suggest; paper; changing patterns; patterns disciplinary ... See more keywords
A multidimensional analysis of metadiscourse markers across spoken registers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pragma.2017.06.004
Abstract: Abstract This study explores co-occurrence patterns and register variation of metadiscourse markers in spoken language. The few metadiscourse studies in spoken language have concentrated on specific metadiscourse markers or registers. This article conducts a more… read more here.
Keywords: multidimensional analysis; discourse; analysis metadiscourse; metadiscourse markers ... See more keywords
Using metadiscourse in making persuasive attempts through workplace request emails
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pragma.2018.06.015
Abstract: Abstract This paper reports on and discusses the way professionals use metadiscourse in an attempt to achieve persuasion through workplace emails. Drawing upon the interpersonal model of metadiscourse, a total of 659 workplace request emails… read more here.
Keywords: using metadiscourse; persuasive attempts; request emails; metadiscourse ... See more keywords
Engaging readers across participants: A cross-interactant analysis of metadiscourse in letters of advice during the COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pragma.2021.10.017
Abstract: Reader engagement has often been explored from a metadiscourse perspective, but little research has been conducted on the variation in engagement across participants, especially readers. Based on data from a collection of 120 Chinese letters… read more here.
Keywords: letters advice; interactant analysis; across participants; cross interactant ... See more keywords
Metadiscourse Features in two English Translations of the Holy Quran: A Comparative, Corpus-based Inquiry
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DOI: 10.1515/les-2019-0020
Abstract: Abstract The main objective of this study was to make a corpus-based comparison between two English translations of the Holy Quran in terms of metadiscourse features application and distribution. For this purpose, two English translations… read more here.
Keywords: two english; english translations; corpus based; metadiscourse ... See more keywords
Sustainable Development of EFL Learners’ Research Writing Competence and Their Identity Construction: Chinese Novice Writer-Researchers’ Metadiscourse Use in English Research Articles
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DOI: 10.3390/su13179523
Abstract: English for foreign language (EFL) novice writer-researchers are faced with an increasing pressure for international publication as a prerequisite for sustainable career development in academia. The use of metadiscourse, as a key indicator for their… read more here.
Keywords: competence; research; novice writer; research articles ... See more keywords