Table 4 Classification of self-mentions.
From: Reconstructing stance in EFL doctoral thesis writing through generative artificial intelligence
Classification dimension | Definition and examples | Theoretical support |
|---|---|---|
First-Person Singular | Emphasizes individual perspectives and contributions (e.g., “I argue,” “my analysis”). Examples: I, my, me. | Ivanič’s Autobiographical Self |
First-Person Plural | Reflects teamwork or identity within the academic community (e.g., “we propose,” “our findings”). Examples: we, our. | Hyland’s Community Alignment |
Authorial Identity Markers | Identifies research responsibility through textual agency (e.g., “this study,” “the paper”). Examples: this research, the author. | Hyland’s Textual Agency |
