Some Characteristics and Functions of Grammatical Subjects in Scientific Discourse.

Vande Kopple, William J.

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ERIC Number: EJ490804

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Publication Date: 1994

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Some Characteristics and Functions of Grammatical Subjects in Scientific Discourse.

Vande Kopple, William J.

Written Communication, v11 n4 p534-64 Oct 1994

Presents a study of the grammatical subjects as used in scientific discourse. Provides evidence that the grammatical subjects in a sample of scientific discourse are markedly long. Identifies three pressures that operate on scientists to produce such markedly long grammatical subjects. (HB)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Discourse Analysis, Discourse Communities, English Instruction, Grammar, Higher Education, Scientific Research, Sentence Structure, Technical Writing, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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