Оценка 5,0 (3) Hedging is the use of linguistic devices to express hesitation or uncertainty as well as to demonstrate politeness and indirectness.

Hedging language refers to how a writer expresses certainty or uncertainty. Often in academic writing, a writer may not be sure of the claims that are being ...

17 окт. 2020 г. · With the help of the special language, called “hedges”, writers can soften their statements to avoid criticism for being radical or overconfident.

Hedging · 1. Introductory verbs: e.g. seem, tend, look like, appear to be, think, believe, doubt, be sure, indicate, suggest · 2. Certain lexical verbs. e.g. ...

“hedging” is the use of cautious language in order to express your claims in a more neutral tone and to acknowledge a degree of uncertainty in your claims.

11 апр. 2024 г. · Hedging is a linguistic strategy that helps soften the claims and express the degree of uncertainty or certainty that an author wants to convey.

28 июл. 2024 г. · Examples of Hedging in Academic Writing. Example 1: Softening Claims. Without hedging: “Children living in poverty do poorly in school.” With ...

24 июн. 2024 г. · Hedging Techniques in Academic Writing with Examples · 2.1. Being Modest About Your Findings · 2.2. Toning Down Strong Claims · 2.3. Criticizing ...

What is 'hedging'? Hedging is the use of cautious language, making what you say less direct or certain.

Example: “Our results seem to suggest that in less industrialised countries the extensive use of land to grow exportation products tends to impoverish these.