Characteristics of Domain-Specific Vocabulary
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What is the main purpose of the 'Article of the Future' project by Elsevier?

  • To abolish the traditional PDF format
  • To reduce the number of references in an article
  • To make academic articles more inaccessible
  • To create a new format for academic publications (correct)

    • An abstract is a detailed representation of a document's contents.

    False

    What is the purpose of the first move in Bathia's model of abstract writing?

    To give indications about the author's intention, thesis or hypothesis, the goals or the problem

    In the 'Article of the Future' format, the main pane displays the _______________________ article.

    <p>original</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the moves in Bathia's model of abstract writing with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Introduction = Giving indications about the author's intention, thesis or hypothesis, the goals or the problem Describing methodology = A description of the author's findings, observations and suggested solutions to the problem Summarizing results = Giving indications on the experimental design, including data, procedures, methods and scope Presenting conclusions = A move meant to interpret results and draw inferences and to discuss implications and applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of the 'Article of the Future' format?

    <p>Hypertextual features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The structure of an abstract is always flexible and can be determined by the author.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the right sidebar in the 'Article of the Future' format?

    <p>To offer interactive options for a more efficient and effective reading experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of nominalization in specialized discourse?

    <p>To simplify the organization of clauses within the sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nominalization is not functional to the general economy of discourse.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of using complex noun groups in specialized discourse?

    <p>Packing a quantity of meaning into a single clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The use of nominalization can shift the focus from a _______________ relation to a nominal predicate.

    <p>logico-semantic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a noun followed by an appositive clause?

    <p>To indicate the speaker's intention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Illocutionary force refers to the speaker's tone of voice.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their meanings:

    <p>Illocutionary force = A speaker's intention Nominalization = Converting a verb phrase into a noun phrase Fact clause = A clause that presupposes a proposition as true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In some cases, preference is given to a nominal predicate, such as _______________, consequence, cause, indication.

    <p>result</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some internet-specific media that users can take advantage of?

    <p>Information portals, forums, news feeds, and social networking sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wikipedia has commercial ads.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of web-mediated communication?

    <p>interactivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wikipedia was launched in ______________ by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger.

    <p>January 2001</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about Wikipedia?

    <p>It is a multilingual web-based encyclopedia created and maintained by a community of volunteer editors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wikipedia has only one language version.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the features of Wikipedia:

    <p>Features exclusively free content = No commercial ads Has a complex system featuring various pages and functions = Main article and other pages Launched in January 2001 = By Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger Has 294 language versions = Multilingual web-based encyclopedia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Wikipedia?

    <p>a multilingual web-based encyclopedia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of domain-specific vocabulary in specialized texts?

    <p>Monosemy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Domain-specific vocabulary can change over time.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of defining key terms in specialized texts?

    <p>To avoid misunderstandings, clarify the ground for discussion, and provide a reminder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In specialized domains, the semantic value of a term is the result of _______________ among members of the relevant language community.

    <p>stipulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Domain-specific vocabulary is always absolute and never changes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Monoreferentiality = Having one specific meaning Precision = High degree of accuracy Polysemy = Having multiple related meanings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do scholars define key terms in specialized texts?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the adoption of a term in LSP (Language for Specific Purposes)?

    <p>A deliberate intention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the arguments for the importance of science education?

    <p>The economic argument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the deficit model, expert and lay audiences are divided by a narrow gap.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the mass media in the production of new common knowledge and opinions about science and scientists?

    <p>The mass media actively contribute to the production of new common knowledge and opinions about science and scientists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Scientists and engineers play a crucial role in assessing the risk and evaluating the degree of urgency of measures to be taken in issues such as _______ and _______.

    <p>environment conservation, climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the issues that requires the assessment of risk and evaluation of the degree of urgency of measures to be taken?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The contextual model is more asymmetrical than the dominant view.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of scientists and engineers in modern democracies?

    <p>Scientists and engineers play a crucial role in assessing the risk and evaluating the degree of urgency of measures to be taken in various issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Characteristics of Domain-Specific Vocabulary

    • Domain-specific vocabulary has unique characteristics due to the immense number of terms and their diverse origins.
    • In specialized texts, each term is monosemic (has one meaning), unlike ordinary communication where words often have multiple meanings.
    • Monoreferentiality (precise meaning) is achieved through deliberate intention and semantic conventions among experts in the field.
    • Terminology can change over time due to progress and new ideas, and old terms may not necessarily fall into disuse.

    Reinforcing Precision: Definitions

    • Scholars define specific meanings of key terms to avoid misunderstandings.
    • Definitions provide a specific technical understanding for non-specialists and clarify the discussion's foundation.
    • Nominalization (using nouns to convey meaning) is used to indicate illocutionary force (speaker's intention).

    Nominal Style in Specialized Discourse

    • Nominalization contributes to concision and efficiency in specialized discourse by packing information into shorter stretches of text.
    • Nominal groups simplify the organization of clauses within sentences.
    • Recourse to complex noun groups enables packing a quantity of meaning into a single clause.

    The Abstract

    • An abstract is a concise, accurate representation of a document, providing an opportunity to shed light on the cognitive and linguistic structuring of the research paper.
    • Bathia's model of an abstract includes four moves: introduction, describing methodology, summarizing results, and presenting conclusions.

    Popularization of Science

    • There are different views on popularization, including the deficit model (experts vs. ignorant public) and the contextual model (two-way communication between science and the public).
    • Web-mediated communication enables interactivity, allowing users to participate and contribute to the transmission of information.
    • Wikipedia is a successful example of collaborative writing, featuring user-generated content and interactive participation.

    Science Communication

    • Science communication involves various issues, such as environment conservation, climate change, and food safety, which require scientific expertise.
    • The public's perception of scientific and technological issues is influenced by media representations.
    • The mass media play an active role in producing common knowledge and opinions about science and scientists.

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