The use of hedges by Malay writers: a study on the discussion section of theses in English language and applied linguistics

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The use of hedges by Malay writers: a study on the discussion section of theses in English language and applied linguistics

The present study examines the use of lexical hedges by 25 Malay writers in the discussion section of their Masters theses in English Language Studies, Applied Linguistics and English as a Second Language. The lexical hedges used by the writers were categorized into types which were determined based...

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Main Authors:	Yasin, Nik Nadiah Amalina, Pilus, Zahariah, Abu Bakar, Shazna
Format:	Proceeding Paper
Language:	English English
Published:	2016
Subjects:	PE English
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/52120/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/52120/11/hedges%20utm.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/52120/18/52120_The%20Use%20of%20Hedges%20by%20Malay%20Writers.pdf

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