International journal

Speech Genres

ISSN 2311-0759 (Online)
ISSN 2311-0740 (Print)


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Kubrakova N. A. Personal Statement as a Genre of Academic Discourse in English. Speech Genres, 2019, no. 2(22), pp. 119-125. DOI: 10.18500/2311-0740-2019-2-22-119-125

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Russian
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Article
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811.111’38’42
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UPXVHC

Personal Statement as a Genre of Academic Discourse in English

Autors: 
Kubrakova Natalya Alexeevna, Saratov State University
Abstract: 

The paper focuses on the research into motivation letters as an integral part of an academic application process. The author claims that writing effective motivation letters needs a deeper understanding of inherent strategies and tactics. Through quantitative and qualitative analysis of successful letters showcased by American, Canadian and European universities, the author reveals some tactics and topics that the applicants use to impress admission officers. The author discusses the implications behind the results of the study and describes some scopes of their implementation.

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Received: 
27.12.2017
Accepted: 
04.03.2018
Published: 
30.05.2019