Computerized Corpus as a Tool for Educational Technology and Learning in the Analysis of Four-Word Recurrent Expressions

The study aimed to investigate the disciplinary variations and structural/functional features of recurrent expressions in introduction literature sections Master Arts (MA) theses two corpora. It is significant since bundles fulfil specific functions form formulaic language. sampling was Turkish British academic writers. Their essays mainly based on argumentative topics were selected as analysis data. Data collection included compilation categorization computerized corpora for possible differences similarities. Sketch Engine, an online text tool, used analysis. Exploring usage patterns among native non-native corpora, we also analysed four-word featured existing functional structural aspects. Cross-linguistic revealed that writers distinguish some more than others Structural encompassed verb-based, noun propositional structures. research, text, participant oriented built up groups. most frequently categories location description research-oriented expressions. findings indicated a positive role learning features. similarities found, indicating strong constructing discourse research writing. implication creating appropriate discursive practices with focus properties can be better by employing several corpus tools.