Appraising research : evaluation in academic writing /

Hood, Susan, 1952-

Appraising research : evaluation in academic writing / Susan Hood. - xi, 227 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-224) and index.

1. Evaluation in Academic English -- 2. Establishing a Warrant for Research -- 3. Writing with Attitude -- 4. Attitude and Field in Academic Writing -- Prosodies of Attitude -- 6. Legitimising Space for New Knowledge: Disciplinary Differences -- References -- Index.

"This book is an exploration of how writers take an evaluative stance in academic writing from the point of view of Appraisal theory. It focuses on introductions to research articles in English across a range of disciplines"--Provided by publisher.

0230553494 9780230553491

2009046784


English language--Rhetoric--Study and teaching--Evaluation.
Academic writing--Evaluation
Report writing--Evaluation
Interdisciplinary approach in education.

PE1404 / .H66 2010

808.042071

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