A Genre Analysis of Masters and Doctoral Dissertation Introductions in the Sciences and Social Sciences

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A Genre Analysis of Masters and Doctoral Dissertation Introductions in the Sciences and Social Sciences

Introductory chapters are an integral part of dissertations. However, many postgraduates find it difficult to write them because they only implicitly understand and unconsciously follow the rules, conventions and norms placed by their respective disciplines and institutions. Therefore, comprehension...

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Main Author:	Arulandu, Mosharakini
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English English
Published:	2006
Subjects:	Dissertations, Academic - Science Dissertations, Academic - Social Sciences
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/506/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/506/1/600365_fbmk_2006_15_abstrak_je__dh_pdf_.pdf

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