Non-linear Text in Theses
This study attempts to study the types and amount of nonlinear text present in Masters' theses. The paper shows that non-linear texts are vital in conveying information and findings in academic writing. Teachers of academic writing may find some of the insights of this study relevant for class...
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This study attempts to study the types and amount of nonlinear text present in Masters' theses. The paper shows that non-linear texts are vital in conveying information and findings in academic writing. Teachers of academic writing may find some of the insights of this study relevant for classroom instruction. Students could be taught how to use non-linear texts in order to present findings clearly and accurately.
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| spelling | doaj-art-a7749e822e694cc8a5c558d6a72a73992024-11-25T18:58:54ZengUniversiti MalayaJournal of Modern Languages1675-526X2462-19862017-07-0181Non-linear Text in ThesesFaridah Noor Mohd. Noor0University of Malaya, Malaysia This study attempts to study the types and amount of nonlinear text present in Masters' theses. The paper shows that non-linear texts are vital in conveying information and findings in academic writing. Teachers of academic writing may find some of the insights of this study relevant for classroom instruction. Students could be taught how to use non-linear texts in order to present findings clearly and accurately. https://ijps.um.edu.my/index.php/JML/article/view/3902academic writing; nonlinear text; writing Masters' theses |
| spellingShingle | Faridah Noor Mohd. Noor Non-linear Text in Theses Journal of Modern Languages academic writing; nonlinear text; writing Masters' theses |
| title | Non-linear Text in Theses |
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| title_short | Non-linear Text in Theses |
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| topic | academic writing; nonlinear text; writing Masters' theses |
| url | https://ijps.um.edu.my/index.php/JML/article/view/3902 |
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