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General Function 11. Writing about the past
Writing about the pastWriting about the past in English is made difficult by the rather complex tense system. However, the phrases grouped below give an indication of the uses of the main tenses in ac
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General Function 10. Signalling transition
Signalling transitionPreviewing what is to follow in a paper or dissertation is like showing a map to a driver; it enables them to see where they are going. So it is useful to think of a preview secti
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General Function 9. Giving examples
Giving examplesWriters may give specific examples as evidence to support their general claims or arguments. Examples can also be used to help the reader or listener understand unfamiliar or difficult
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General Function 8. Explaining causality
Explaining causalityA great deal of academic work involves understanding and suggesting solutions to problems. At postgraduate level, particularly in applied fields, students search out problems to st
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![General Function 7. Describing quantities]()
General Function 7. Describing quantities
Describing quantitiesThe language for writing about quantities can be a complex area for non-native speakers because there are many combinations of short grammar words, such as prepositions and pronou
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General Function 5. Defining terms
Defining termsIn academic work students are often expected to give definitions of key words and phrases in order to demonstrate to their tutors that they understand these terms clearly. More generally
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![General Function 6. Describing trends]()
General Function 6. Describing trends
Describing trendsA trend is the general direction in which something is developing or changing over time. A projection is a prediction of future change. Trends and projections are usually illustrated
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General Function 4. Compare and contrast
Compare and contrastBy understanding similarities and differences between two things, we can increase our understanding and learn more about both. This usually involves a process of analysis, in which
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