A Study of the Research Article Discussion Section Written by Native Authors: Hyland’s (2005) Metadiscourse Model in Focus

Subject Areas : Research in English Language Pedagogy

Jafar Asadi ¹ ( English Language Department, Maragheh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Maragheh, Iran )
Seyed Hesamuddin Aliasin ² ( English Language Department, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran )
Rasool Morad-Joz ³ ( English Language Department, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran )

Received: 2022-12-31 Accepted : 2023-02-08 Published : 2023-02-01

Keywords: Hyland’s (2005) model, Metadiscourse, discussion, Metadiscourse Markers, Research Articles, academic writing,

Abstract :

Academic writing in general and writing research articles in particular have long been considered a crucial mode of discourse, which is due to its challenging requirements for writers. Metadiscourse resources aid the reader in reading comprehension through coherence and cohesion. This study attempts to analyze research article discussion sections written by native authors regarding metadiscourse markers. To this end, 40 research article discussions by native writers from humanities were selected and analyzed. The purpose of the study is to discover the number and types of metadiscourse markers and rhetorical techniques used in composing these texts. The study continues on a qualitative research design, through text analysis, on the basis of Hyland’s (2005) Metadiscourse Model. The findings indicated that the writers used the interactive metadiscourse markers twice as often as the interactional ones. This research could have a direct bearing on teaching writing and material design to enable EFL learners to use an optimal extent of these resources effectively.

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