The rhetorical structure of abstracts has been a widely discussed topic, as it can greatly enhance the abstract writing skills of second-language writers. This study aims to provide guidance on the syntactic features ...The rhetorical structure of abstracts has been a widely discussed topic, as it can greatly enhance the abstract writing skills of second-language writers. This study aims to provide guidance on the syntactic features that L2 learners can employ, as well as suggest which features they should focus on in English academic writing. To achieve this, all samples were analyzed for rhetorical moves using Hyland’s five-rhetorical move model. Additionally, all sentences were evaluated for syntactic complexity, considering measures such as global, clausal and phrasal complexity. The findings reveal that expert writers exhibit a more balanced use of syntactic complexity across moves, effectively fulfilling the rhetorical objectives of abstracts. On the other hand, MA students tend to rely excessively on embedded structures and dependent clauses in an attempt to increase complexity. The implications of these findings for academic writing research, pedagogy, and assessment are thoroughly discussed.展开更多
The ability to write effectively is becoming increasingly important, and instruction in writing is thus assuming an increasingly role in second language education, particularly the relationship between composition stu...The ability to write effectively is becoming increasingly important, and instruction in writing is thus assuming an increasingly role in second language education, particularly the relationship between composition studies and second language studies has come to attract significant attention. The purpose of this paper is to discuss issues on academic writing confronted by student writers at graduate level. The conclusion of this paper will present some possible solutions to these problems.展开更多
在“learning to write”视域下,本质性案例研究以Hyland提出的二语写作中五个知识维度为理论框架,采用问卷调查及课堂观察,揭示了某培训机构中雅思写作教师的教学认知情况。同时,基于研究发现,研究者也提出了对雅思写作教师培训、教研...在“learning to write”视域下,本质性案例研究以Hyland提出的二语写作中五个知识维度为理论框架,采用问卷调查及课堂观察,揭示了某培训机构中雅思写作教师的教学认知情况。同时,基于研究发现,研究者也提出了对雅思写作教师培训、教研的建议及教学启示。研究发现,1) 所有研究对象对“内容知识”维度的教学认知相对充分,且自身在教学实践中也相对侧重;2) 所有研究对象对“体裁知识”这一维度在理论层面上的主观认知较为模糊甚至明显匮乏,但在具体教学实践中却有个体化、碎片化的实践体现。同时,对“环境知识”这一维度的认知也相对匮乏,如对目标读者定位的不全面和对写作背景文化偏向的不了解;3) 虽有个体倚重方向的差异,研究对象对“系统知识”和“过程知识”的教学认知相对充分。除此之外,基于研究发现,相关教师、教学培训启示也进一步在文中进行了阐述。展开更多
文摘The rhetorical structure of abstracts has been a widely discussed topic, as it can greatly enhance the abstract writing skills of second-language writers. This study aims to provide guidance on the syntactic features that L2 learners can employ, as well as suggest which features they should focus on in English academic writing. To achieve this, all samples were analyzed for rhetorical moves using Hyland’s five-rhetorical move model. Additionally, all sentences were evaluated for syntactic complexity, considering measures such as global, clausal and phrasal complexity. The findings reveal that expert writers exhibit a more balanced use of syntactic complexity across moves, effectively fulfilling the rhetorical objectives of abstracts. On the other hand, MA students tend to rely excessively on embedded structures and dependent clauses in an attempt to increase complexity. The implications of these findings for academic writing research, pedagogy, and assessment are thoroughly discussed.
文摘The ability to write effectively is becoming increasingly important, and instruction in writing is thus assuming an increasingly role in second language education, particularly the relationship between composition studies and second language studies has come to attract significant attention. The purpose of this paper is to discuss issues on academic writing confronted by student writers at graduate level. The conclusion of this paper will present some possible solutions to these problems.
