ARGUMENTATIVE MANAGEMENT AND METADISCOURSE STRATEGIES IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES

Abstract

This study explores the features of argumentative management and the use of metadiscourse strategies in English and Uzbek scientific articles. The research aims to identify how authors structure arguments, guide readers, and establish interaction through linguistic resources in academic writing across two languages. The study employs a comparative and corpus-based approach, analyzing selected scientific texts to examine the frequency, types, and functions of metadiscourse markers, including interactive and interactional elements. The findings reveal both similarities and differences in rhetorical organization and authorial stance between English and Uzbek academic discourse. While English articles tend to demonstrate a higher degree of explicit reader engagement and structured argumentation, Uzbek scientific texts often reflect implicit coherence and culturally influenced rhetorical patterns. The study highlights the importance of metadiscourse awareness in improving academic writing skills and emphasizes its role in enhancing clarity, persuasiveness, and cross-cultural communication in scholarly contexts.