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Peer reviewedVande Kopple, William J. – Written Communication, 1994
Presents a study of the grammatical subjects as used in scientific discourse. Provides evidence that the grammatical subjects in a sample of scientific discourse are markedly long. Identifies three pressures that operate on scientists to produce such markedly long grammatical subjects. (HB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Discourse Analysis, Discourse Communities, English Instruction
