L7 Discussion and the Discussion Conclusion A There is a definite possibility that B.There is a strong possibility that C. There is a good possibility that D.There is a slight possibility that E.There is little possibility that Distance:removing yourself from a strong/unjustified claim Attribute your point to other researchers/studies,e.g.: A.Based on the limited data available, the African continent has B.According to this preliminary study, relatively strong wind power C. Based on previous surveys, potential in parts of the west, D. According to some earlier studies, south,and east. E.In the view of many scholars, ● Softening Generalizations a. Using classic verbs:appear (to),seem (to),tend (to)(e.g.on slide): Children living in poverty appear to do poorly in school. Children living in poverty seem to do poorly in school. Children living in poverty tend to do poorly in school. b.Qualifying Limiting the subject: Many children living in poverty do poorly in school A majority of children living in poverty do poorly in school. Some children living in poverty do poorly in school. In most parts of the world children living in poverty do poorly in school. c.Adding exceptions With the exception of those enrolled in specialized programs,children living in poverty do poorly in school. Apart from those enrolled in specialized programs,children living in poverty do poorly in school. Except for those enrolled in specialized programs,children living in poverty do poorly in school. Weaker Verbs to indicate your level of commitment to your claim Ex.7-5 Choose the verb that makes the weaker claim: 5/12L7 Discussion and the Discussion & Conclusion 5 / 12 A. There is a definite possibility that B. There is a strong possibility that C. There is a good possibility that D. There is a slight possibility that E. There is little possibility that  Distance: removing yourself from a strong / unjustified claim Attribute your point to other researchers/studies, e.g.: A. Based on the limited data available, B. According to this preliminary study, C. Based on previous surveys, D. According to some earlier studies, E. In the view of many scholars, the African continent has relatively strong wind power potential in parts of the west, south, and east.  Softening Generalizations a. Using classic verbs: appear (to), seem (to), tend (to) (e.g. on slide): Children living in poverty appear to do poorly in school. Children living in poverty seem to do poorly in school. Children living in poverty tend to do poorly in school. b. Qualifying / Limiting the subject: Many children living in poverty do poorly in school. A majority of children living in poverty do poorly in school. Some children living in poverty do poorly in school. In most parts of the world children living in poverty do poorly in school. c. Adding exceptions With the exception of those enrolled in specialized programs, children living in poverty do poorly in school. Apart from those enrolled in specialized programs, children living in poverty do poorly in school. Except for those enrolled in specialized programs, children living in poverty do poorly in school.  Weaker Verbs to indicate your level of commitment to your claim Ex. 7-5 Choose the verb that makes the weaker claim: