Hedging in Academic Discourse: Native English Speakers vs. Czech and Slovak Writers
The pervasiveness of hedging in Anglo-American academic discourse is determined by the dialogic nature of research articles, which allow scientists to tentatively present their findings and ask colleagues with modesty and deference for their acceptance. Hedging devices allow researchers to express t...
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Institute of Technology and Business, České Budějovice
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Littera Scripta |
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| Online Access: | http://www.littera-scripta.com/hedging-in-academic-discourse-native-english-speakers-vs-czech-and-slovak-writers/ |