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


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Personal Statement as a Genre of Academic Discourse in English

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.