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On mood and speech function and the ‘why’ of text analysis: In honour of Margaret BerryEdited by Lise Fontaine, Miriam Taverniers and Kristin Davidse
[Functions of Language 26:1] 2019
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Edited by Lise Fontaine, Miriam Taverniers and Kristin Davidse
[Functions of Language 26:1] 2019
► pp. 49–55
Do we need more of the same?
Some reflections on text analytical research
Article outline
- What functions should text analysis serve?
- What are the pitfalls text analysis must avoid?
- Acknowledgements
- Notes
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