CURRENT TRENDS IN WRITTEN ACADEMIC DISCOURSE
CURRENT TRENDS IN WRITTEN ACADEMIC DISCOURSE

Summary/Abstract: This article presents the roles and functions of written academic discourse within the current academic environment, at the same time highlighting its contribution to the construction of academic life. Thus, written academic discourse will be seen as closely linked with the process of writing for publication, especially in the English language, as well as with issues such as the creation of knowledge through discourse conventions and appropriate rhetorical strategies, professional and academic careers, hierarchy, competition and reward. A thorough understanding of the characteristic features of written academic discourse enables academics worldwide to take appropriate action in order to achieve or maintain high-ranking positions in their specialty fields.

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