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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.
Definition : Hedges and hedging are linguistic devices, e.g. words, phrases, clauses, and other constructions, that are used to limit or qualify a statement, reduce the degree of certainty and commit-ment, and project politeness. Here are a few examples.
19 Οκτ 2022 · In academic writing, when you talk about the findings of your research, you should be careful and make claims of ‘appropriate strength’. This language, which softens claims, is called hedging. Purpose of hedging in academic writing. Textbooks tend to deal with facts.
1 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...
Hedging language refers to how a writer expresses certainty or uncertainty. Often in academic writing, a writer may not be sure of the claims that are being made in their subject area, or perhaps the ideas are good but the evidence is not very strong.
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.
3 Μαρ 2016 · This approach, known as ‘hedging’ is the subject of this chapter, which is designed to help you to: learn to anticipate (i.e. predict) possible objections to your claims. This means being able to make claims about your findings in a way that the referee, and subsequently the community, is more likely accept them.
