A bibliometric study of identity construction in English writing for academic purposes.

ABSTRACT: Identity construction is a crucial factor in assessing and enhancing the quality of academic writing. However, identity is elusive and difficult to capture due to its abstract nature. Most existing literature discussed academic writing in a general way, overlooking specific studies on identity construction in articles, theses, and dissertations. This study aims to provide a comprehensive review of studies on identity construction in typical academic writing and assist readers in understanding the development, discoveries, and future trends in this field. It seeks to enlighten scholars and students regarding future research directions and to improve academic writing quality in practice. A bibliometric tool, CiteSpace, was used together with manual close reading. The data were primari

SUBMITTER: Tian Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11667089 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature