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Visual Discourse in Scientific Conference Papers: A Genre-based Study.

Authors :
Rowley-Jolivet, Elizabeth
Source :
English for Specific Purposes. 2002 21(1):19-40.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Investigates the role of visual communication in a spoken research genre: the scientific research paper. Analyzes 2,048 visuals projected during 90 papers given at five international conferences in three fields (Geology, medicine, physics), in order to bring out the recurrent features of the visual dimension. (Author/VWL)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0889-4906
Volume :
21
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
English for Specific Purposes
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ637364
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research