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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Main Author: Faridah Noor Mohd. Noor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universiti Malaya 2017-07-01
Series:Journal of Modern Languages
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Online Access:https://ejournal.um.edu.my/index.php/JML/article/view/3902
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1675-526X
2462-1986