Areas of unconventionality in academic writing

Source: Tardy (2016, p. 131).

Linguistic & Textual form

Unusual word choices; non-canonical grammar forms; mixing of linguistic codes; unconventional move structures.

Modality

Integration of unconventional modalities; use of an uncommon modality for that genre.

Rhetorical aims and strategies

Unconventional use of stance or engagement markers; use of rhetorical appeals uncommon to the genre.

Content

Incorporation of unusual or unexpected ideas.

Practice

Unique approaches to research methodology, design, or composing processes.


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