Use of Modals in Academic Use of Modals in Academic Writing
Use of Modals in Academic Use of Modals in Academic Writing
Use of Modals in Academic Use of Modals in Academic Writing
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Conclusions from a study<br />
While the f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>of</strong> this study seem <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e with the<br />
studies that have come before there were a number <strong>of</strong><br />
concern<strong>in</strong>g issues. First, surveys should be<br />
adm<strong>in</strong>istered to people p act<strong>in</strong>g as participants, p not by<br />
friends pos<strong>in</strong>g as participants <strong>in</strong> order to dim<strong>in</strong>ish the<br />
number <strong>of</strong> “prank” responses. In life, some participants<br />
are pranksters, so is chalked up to <strong>in</strong>dividual differences.<br />
Second, it is more reliable to have another rater… To be<br />
more useful, a study <strong>of</strong> this nature needs further, and<br />
more prudent research. That notwithstand<strong>in</strong>g, this study<br />
shows that pragmatic competence is important and<br />
relevant to course design.
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