Differentiated Use of Passive Voice in Scientific Abstracts
Posted April 6th, 2008 by admin
Cory Messing, UC Davis
Poster: C/U
Convention Center 104 & 105
2:15 – 3:45 p.m.
This paper will examine published scientific abstracts written by both native and non-native speakers of English and compare the verb tense conventions followed by each group. Based on the analysis, materials are developed to guide learners in identifying their discipline specific conventions. Handouts will be provided.