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Engagement Strategies Employed by Scholars in Economic Research Article Introductions

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Pham Thi Phuong1, 2, *
1Faculty of English, Thuongmai University, Hanoi, Vietnam
2Contrastive Linguistics (PhD Candidate), Faculty of Linguistics, VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi, Vietnam
*Corresponding author. Email: phuongpt1204@tmu.edu.vn
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Pham Thi Phuong
Available Online 28 July 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-438-9_22How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Appraisal Theory; Economic; Engagement; Introduction; Research Article
Abstract

Appraisal Theory has provided a workable tool for scholars to analyze interpersonal relationships through evaluative linguistic resources. The theory consists of three fundamental subsystems: Attitude, Engagement, and Graduation. Research abounds on Engagement resources in the research article genre, but the focus remains on linguistics and education disciplines. Scant research has been done on economics. Thus, this research delves into how writers of economic articles engage the audience to build interpersonal meaning in the introduction section. It draws on the framework of Martin and White (2005) and the rhetorical moves of Swales (Swales, 1990) and (Swales, 2004) to investigate the interplay of monoglossic and heteroglossic engagement in building interpersonal relations. The analysis of 35 economic research article introductions yielded several common patterns in data. Although the number of expanding and contracting options differs in these patterns, they are both persuasive and effective. This research serves as a foundation for novice writers of economics, as well as learners in this field, in the process of producing their research reports.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Language, Literature, Culture, and Education (ICOLLITE 2024)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
28 July 2025
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978-2-38476-438-9
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2352-5398
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