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Browsing Unit for Academic Literacy by Type "Thesis"
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)Voice is not a new concept in writing; however, it is relatively new in the field of academic writing. The main aim of this research is to determine how voice as a social construct is understood and perceived by doctoral ...
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Developing proficiency in Afrikaans as an additional language : criteria for materials development (University of Pretoria, 2006-08-19)The current movement towards multilingualism and multiculturalism in South Africa has placed language at the centre of all educational activity. With the implementation of the outcomes-based Curriculum 2005, the emphasis ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023)This study explores the multifaceted aspects of educational subtitling in higher education, focusing on its perceived value, student viewing patterns, the use of plain English, and its application in multilingual initiatives. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2022)The reading crisis in South Africa is well-documented by now, and the implications of poor reading proficiencies can be observed in the limited outcomes and high attrition rates at primary, secondary and tertiary educational ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2009)The main purpose of the research was to investigate the effectiveness of genre-based approaches in teaching academic writing. The study was motivated by the researcher's perceptions about university students' difficulty ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2022)Mature students’ admission into universities in Ghana is increasing rapidly. Both private and public universities admit students who are 25 years and above through the mature entrance admission process. The language ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2007-09-11)Academic writing is generally regarded as the most important communication medium through which people in the tertiary academic context choose to communicate their ideas. It is also well known that it is sometimes an arduous ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023)Metadiscourse refers to linguistic resources that are used to organise a text and also connect with readers. The use of metadiscourse markers in academic writing helps students produce coherent texts. This study explored ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2021-04-01)In his thesis, “A realist approach towards students’ application of agency, culture and social structures in demonstration of competency in argumentative writing”, the study explored intersectionality between first-year ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2012)The low literacy levels of the majority of first-year students at tertiary institutions in South Africa have been a major cause of concern. Various attempts have been made to assist students to develop their academic ...
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