New knowledge claims in discussions in applied linguistics research articles: a contrastive investigation of Indonesian and international journals

In terms of sequencing moves, this research shows that moves are not organised linearly. Citations analysis shows a dominant use of integral citations especially verb-controlling type in the Indonesian local corpus. It is suggested that this citation type requires less demand on synthesising various sources cited while Discussion Sections in the International corpus make greater use of non-integral citations which indicates a succinct synthesis of various sources.

In terms of function, referring to literature is the most salient citation function in the Indonesian local corpus while attribution is the most dominant one found in the International corpus. To build more dialogue with readers especially when writers commenting on results, the research article Discussion Sections in the International corpus mobilise heteroglossic resource through the use of ‘contraction’ and ‘expansion’ features that create more space for refutation and build a writer-reader relationship.

Conversely, Discussion Sections in the Indonesian local corpus deploy more ‘contraction’ resources that limit other external voices. <br><br>To complement the textual analysis, Indonesian early-career academics as part of the community of the discipline and are working in the field of context were interviewed. Their perspectives suggest that it is important for results of genre analysis studies to be transformed into teaching materials and methods to enable novice writers to better understand research article writing conventions in the field of Applied Linguistics.