声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
List of Abbreviations
List of Figures
List of Tables
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Purposes of the Study
1.3 Significance of the Study
1.4 Organization of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Theoretical Studies
2.1.1 Definitions of Metadiscourse
2.1.2 Categorizations of Metadiscourse
2.2 Previous Empirical Studies
2.2.1 Metadiscourse and Culture
2.2.2 Metadiscourse and English Proficiency
2.3 Summary
Chapter Three Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Research Data
3.3 Identification Criteria and Classification Model
3.4 Data Analysis
Chapter Four Results and Discussion
4.1 Similarities in the Use of Metadiscourse
4.1.1 The Overall Use of Metadiscourse
4.1.2 The Use of Interactive Metadiseourse
4.1.3 The Use of Interactional Metadiscourse
4.2 Differences in the Frequency of Metadiscourse
4.2.1 The Overall Frequency of Interactive Metadisocurse
4.2.2 Difference in Transition Markers
4.2.3 Difference in Engagement Markers
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Implications
5.3 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Studies
References
Acknowledgements