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August 17, 2025

Unveiling Lexical Density: Comparing Genres in EAP Textbooks and Research Articles Across Disciplines

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PNPeyman NasrabadyChabahar Maritime University ANAzin Nasrollahi ABAli BeikianChabahar Maritime University

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This analysis reveals lexical density differences between EAP textbooks and research articles, indicating improvements for academic pedagogy across disciplines.

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Research articles show higher lexical density than EAP textbooks, impacting learner comprehension and difficulty.
Analysis of 180 texts from EAP textbooks and research articles from Medicine, Accounting, and Psychology revealed distinct lexical patterns.
Statistical tests highlighted significant vocabulary differences across disciplines, suggesting tailored EAP curricula may enhance learning.
Findings advocate for incorporating authentic academic texts in EAP materials to bridge the lexical gap in academic readiness.

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Nasrabady et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a36dd20a429f7973330c79 https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7329514/v1

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This analysis reveals lexical density differences between EAP textbooks and research articles, indicating improvements for academic pedagogy across disciplines.

Unveiling Lexical Density: Comparing Genres in EAP Textbooks and Research Articles Across Disciplines

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Unveiling Lexical Density: Comparing Genres in EAP Textbooks and Research Articles Across Disciplines

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