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Salager-Meyer, Francoise; And Others – System, 1989
Examines the variations of 17 grammatical variables (verb tenses, voice, and form) within the communicative function of 51 medical English scholarly papers. Three axes of variable distribution are revealed that help categorize the papers as case reports, editorials, or research papers. Pedagogical guidelines for preparation and use of reading…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, English, English for Science and Technology, Grammar