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Genre analysis: English in academic and research settings / John M. Swales

John M. Swales
- Vol. 1991, Iss: 1991, pp 1-99
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An Investigation into the Use of Cohesive Devices in Second Language Writings

TL;DR: Investigation of CDs used in different genres composed by learners from around the globe and the relationship between the use of CDs and quality of their essays and the findings provide insight into the abilities of native and nonnative writers to convey their ideas into written forms.
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The Article of the future: Strategies for genre stability and change

TL;DR: The article genre in an online environment is a “stabilised-for-now or stabilised-enough" site for social interaction (Schryer, 1994, p. 108 ) as discussed by the authors.
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Credit-Based Discipline Specific English for Academic Purposes Programmes in Higher Education: Revitalizing the profession

TL;DR: In the UK, North America and Australia, credit-bearing discipline specific English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses are seen as a challenge to remedial views of English as a Second Language and...
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Positioned by Reading and Writing : Literacy Practices, Roles, and Genres in Common Occupations

TL;DR: In this article, the role played by reading and writing in common non-academic occupations in Sweden was investigated and the results highlight not only some of the benefits of reading, but also some disadvantages.
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Teaching and Researching Genre Knowledge: Toward an Enhanced Theoretical Framework:

TL;DR: In this paper, a proliferation of new terms and concepts for capturing the complexity of writers' knowledge about genres, including genre knowledge, geni cation knowledge, and genre knowledge.