THE IMPORTANCE OF HEDGING
This video defines the concept of hedging, explains its
importance in academic research writing and offers an
overview of three common hedging strategies complete
with examples.
Example 1º
Categorical claim.
The issues highlighted in this study are applicable to all participating institutions.
Hedged claim
The issues highlighted in this study may be applicable to many participating institutions.
Example 2º
Categorical claim
Government support will assure the spread of new knowledge and the skills necessary to use the internet to thousands of people in rural areas.
Hedged claim
Government support many help with the spread of new knowledge and the skills necessary to use the internet to thousands of people in rural areas.
EXAMPLE 3º
Categorical claim.
The study proves the link between smooking and lung disease
Hedged claim
The study indicates/suggests a (possible) link between smoking and lung disease
EXAMPLE 4º
Categorical claim
The number of unemployed people will continue to raise as the poor economic situation persists.
Hedged claim
The number of unemployed people will probably continue to raise as the poor economic situation persist.
EXAMPLE 5º
Categorical claim
This ( and subsequent) studies led to the conclusion that the GPT itself must be the elusive base, and therefore to the proposal of the GTP - as base mechanism.
Hedged claim
This ( and subsequent) studies led to the conclusion that the GPT itself may be the elusive base, and therefore to the proposal of the GTP - as base mechanism.
THE
IMPORTANCE OF BOOSTING.
Boosting is basically the opposite of hedging.
It strengthens statements.
Examples:
Clearly, these sales figures show a definite increase in consumer confidence, which will undoubtedly have an impact on our share price.
The highlighted words are used to show a strong point of you and to persuade the reader of the autohor's point .
Other typical expressions used in boosting includes:
➞ ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY LIKE ALWAYS OR NEVER.
Employees will always respond positively in such circumstances
➞ ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY LIKE ALWAYS OR NEVER.
Employees will always respond positively in such circumstances.
➞ ADVERBS OR ADJECTIVES OF CERTAINTY
Certainly, this has had an impact on learning outcomes.
This certainly has had an impact on learning outcomes
This obviously has an impact on learning outcomes.
This will have an impact on future research in the field
These figures prove that there has been strong growth as a result of policy change.
EXTRA INFO
PARAGRAPH.
There are several characteristics which distinguish
hedging from boosting in academic writing. Hedging is the use of linguistic
devices to express hesitation or uncertainty as well as to demonstrate
politeness and indirectness. In contrast, boosting express doubt, boosters
demonstrate confidence. Hedging has its benefits; hedges
suggest that the writer is careful, nuanced, and keen to avoid generalizations.
A text that contains hedging is an open text, a text that invites debate and
further research. On the other hand, the danger with boosters is that they can
make you seem cocky and pompous. However, if you use them sparingly they can
convey the right amount of self-assurance. The use of boosters will convince your reader that
you know your stuff and are an expert in your field. Hedges and boosters affect
the tone of our writing, and good writers use them effectively.
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