This genre analysis reveals structural differences in the discussion sections of journal articles and theses, suggesting implications for academic writing.
Key Points
Journal articles exhibit more diversified structural organization compared to theses, influencing academic discourse.
The analysis highlights significant differences in rhetorical features, such as the distribution of moves and steps.
A corpus-based approach was used to examine a range of journal articles and theses to identify these differences.
Understanding genre conventions can help researchers adapt their writing to meet specific academic community expectations.