Encoding processes in five physical sciences research articles: A systemic functional perspective

This paper considers the encoding of processes in five physical sciences research articles. Processes may be encoded as finite verbs, non-finite verb forms or nominalizations. Relational process is most common type for followed by mental second type, with mathematical forming an important subgroup within this type. Mental forms, and material Viewing from point view themselves, have a strong chance being nominalizations, relational verbs. For cognitive processes, there reasonably them preference. would provide first preference verbs choice. These findings are non-anglophone researchers students hoping to publish their results English.