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Hedging, or 'being cautious', is an important component of academic style. This section explains what hedging is, then looks at different ways to hedge, namely using introductory verbs, modal verbs, adverbs, adjectives, nouns, and some other ways such as adverbs of frequency and introductory phrases.
1 Σεπ 2016 · Hedging is the use of linguistic devices to express hesitation or uncertainty as well as to demonstrate politeness and indirectness. It holds significance in academic writing because it is prudent to be cautious in one’s statements so as to distinguish between facts and claims.
25 Ιουλ 2015 · The present study explores the use of hedges in academic writing based on Hyland's (1996) pragmatic framework of hedging orientations. It also elicits insight from specialist informants on the use of hedges in academic writing.
19 Οκτ 2022 · In academic writing, hedging is important for expressing the credibility of claims made based on the evidence presented. This article discusses effective hedging through examples from different sections of the paper.
Hedging refers to words and phrases that are used to soften the certainty of a statement. Because research is an ongoing process and knowledge is incremental, not all research questions have a definite answer, and a single study or paper can only provide limited insights.
1 Ιαν 1997 · Recent studies of hedging in academic writing have argued for the inclusion of hedging in EAP syllabi but have not, unfortunately, worked from a common understanding of the concept. This paper reviews and evaluates some of the different ways in which the term hedge has been understood and defined in the literature.
17 Οκτ 2020 · With the help of the special language, called “hedges”, writers can soften their statements to avoid criticism for being radical or overconfident. Consider this example: Children living in poverty do poorly in school.
