Old-to-New Flow
This/These + Summary Words
Linking Words/Phrases
General-Specific Text
- General statements
- Definitions
- Statistics
Writing Definitions and Extended Definitions
- Begin with a general, one-sentence definition
- Additional details focus on aspects such as components, types, applications, history or examples
Problem-Solution Text
- Situation (background information)
- Problem
- Partial solution
- Evaluation
- New solution
- Evaluation
Structure of Data Commentary
- Location elements
- Highlighting statements
- Interpretations and implications
Reference
Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2004). Academic writing for graduate students: Essential tasks and skills (Vol. 1). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press.
Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2004). Academic writing for graduate students: Essential tasks and skills (Vol. 1). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press.