Understanding the Rhetoric of Research

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Four key rhetorical elements shape research models in English studies: context, audience, subject position, and status of the researcher in the field. Although other factors also shape research in the field, these provide a useful foundation for further exploration.

• Context
• Audience
• The Researcher's Subject Position
• The Researcher's Status in the Field
• Prevailing Paradigms in the Community