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Repeated Language in Academic Discourse: The Case of Biology Background Statements

Diane Pecorari*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

Abstract

Repetition in language use has been approached from several rather diverse angles, including pre-fabricated multi-word lexical units and intertextuality of types ranging from quotation to patchwriting (Howard, 1995) to plagiarism. This paper suggests that such divergent approaches to the question of repetition have commonalities which can inform EAP practice, and reports the results of an investigation into repetition in a specific element in biology research articles.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9-33
JournalNordic Journal of English Studies
Volume7
Issue number3
Online published1 Sept 2008
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2008
Externally publishedYes

Research Keywords

  • Academic Discourse
  • Plagiarism
  • EAP

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