国外硕士论文英语标题的特征与启示:以生物学为例
谢韶亮;
摘要(Abstract):
从PQDT学位论文库和CNKI优秀硕士论文库,按要求分别收集了400个英语标题,并基于前人的研究将共800个论文标题分为四类,对比研究了国内外生物学方向的硕士论文英语标题。同时考察了生物学硕士论文英语标题的平均长度和用词。研究结果表明国内外生物学方向的硕士论文标题在标题类型,长度和用词方面都存在显著差异。以高质量的欧美优秀硕士论文英语标题的特征为参照,以此启发国内同行注重标题的英语表达和功能,从而促进学术交流。
关键词(KeyWords): 硕士论文;英语标题;生物学
基金项目(Foundation): 陕西省教育厅科研计划项目资助“基于语料库的中国英语变体实证研究”(编号:12JK0299)的成果之一
作者(Author): 谢韶亮;
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