The Function and Use of Discourse Markers and Linking Words in Academic Language E-Book

Alexander Mezentsev

• Herausgeber: GRIN Verlag
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

Seminar paper from the year 2021 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1,3, University of Dusseldorf "Heinrich Heine" (Philosophische Fakultät Anglistik), course: Discourse Markers, language: English, abstract: Unlock the secrets of linking words and their vital role in academic writing with this comprehensive study on discourse markers. Delving into their diverse functions, this paper explores how these essential linguistic tools—such as however, nevertheless, and moreover—organize and connect ideas in essays, summaries, and term papers. Drawing from theoretical insights, authentic examples from the COCA Corpus, and comparisons with German and Ukrainian, this work provides a profound understanding of linking words as indispensable elements of effective communication. Perfect for linguists, students, and anyone seeking to master academic writing!