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Swales, John M., 1938-

Research genres : explorations and applications / John M. Swales. - p. cm. - Cambridge applied linguistics series . - Cambridge applied linguistics series. .

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Toward a world of genre -- The role of English in the research world -- Theoretical and methodological issues -- "Getting done" : the Ph.D. dissertation -- The Ph.D.defense -- Research talk and research talks -- The research article revisited -- Three remaining issues. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8.

"Research Genres provides an accessible account of genre studies by an applied linguist who has devoted his career to the exploration of this key area. It will be of interest to researchers and graduate students in applied linguistics and to those concerned with understanding and improving research communications."--BOOK JACKET.

ISBN: 0521825946 0521533341 (pb.)

LCCN: 2004045183

Subjects--Topical Terms:
English language--Study and teaching (Higher)--Foreign speakers
English language--Rhetoric--Study and teaching
Interdisciplinary approach in education
Dissertations, Academic--Authorship
Research--Methodology
Academic writing

LC Class. No.: PE1128.A2 / S94 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 428/.0071/1