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A three-dimensional model of personal self-mention in research papers.
- Source :
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English for Specific Purposes . Jan2019, Vol. 53, p60-73. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Abstract Self-mention in academic writing has been studied extensively, especially from the point of view of rhetorical functions. In this paper I argue that rhetorical functions represent only one dimension of self-mention. Adding the dimensions of grammatical forms and of hedging and boosting, I propose a three-dimensional model of self-mention. I then employ the model in the analysis of three types of writing in the field of linguistics – L1 English, L1 Slovak (a typologically different language), and L2 English writing by Slovak authors. The study shows that authors employ various degrees of the three dimensions of self-mention to meet expectations of their readers while maintaining a balanced power of self-mention. The results suggest that some, but not all, discourse practices related to self-mention might be transferred to L2 English from one's L1. Highlights • Argues for a three-dimensional view of self-mention in academic writing. • Explores how writers exploit the three dimensions to meet readers' expectations. • Contrasts self-mention in L1 and L2 research articles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08894906
- Volume :
- 53
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- English for Specific Purposes
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 133281382
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esp.2018.09.003