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Writing a paper in linguistics

Writing a paper in linguistics. Andreas H. Jucker. Purpose. Select and arrange a limited set of problems Conduct a theoretical discussion and analyse linguistic problems in English Use secondary sources in a critical way. Topic 1. Insults in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.

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Writing a paper in linguistics

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  1. Writing a paper in linguistics Andreas H. Jucker

  2. Purpose • Select and arrange a limited set of problems • Conduct a theoretical discussion and analyse linguistic problems in English • Use secondary sources in a critical way

  3. Topic 1 • Insults in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales Lat kutte hem of, I wol thee helpe hem carie;

  4. Topic 2 • Terms of address in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales ye thou

  5. Hierarchical society Power Egalitarian society Solidarity V T V T Brown & Gilman

  6. Introduction Topic of paper Research question Structure of paper Data Theoretical part Introduce terminology Review relevant approach(es) Practical part Discuss relevant examples Results Interpretation Conclusion Structure

  7. Quotations • Distinguish clearly between: • Your own words and thoughts • Somebody else’s thoughts in your own words (paraphrase) • Give precise reference • Somebody else’s words (direct quotation) • “ ..... “ (Name 1997: 45) • Block quotation (Name 1997: 45)

  8. Relevant literature • Search for additional literature • Use originals whenever possible • Indirect quotations • Avoid if possible • Must be fully transparent • “bla bla bla” (Lenneberg 1967: 158, quoted by Aitchison 1998: 85)

  9. Tips and tricks • Page numbering • Insert section break (next page) • Insert page number • Format page number • Start at 1 • Create pdf • Print • Save as pdf • Rename: yourlastname.pdf

  10. Style sheet • Manual for Writers of Papers in English Linguistics (by Gunnel Tottie) • http://www.es.unizh.ch/ahjucker/Style.htm

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