TY - CHAP T1 - Genre Theory and Research T2 - Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences Y1 - 2010 A1 - Schryer, Catherine F. ED - Bates, Marcia J. ED - Maack, Mary Niles KW - literature review AB -

This entry provides overviews on current genre theory and research that investigates texts in their social
contexts. Specifically, the entry focuses on relevant theory in Rhetorical genre studies and Linguistics and
provides illustrations from applied studies in Professional Communication and Composition research.
Since much current research in genre theory utilizes social theories that deal with questions of structure
and agency, relevant theories in that area are reviewed as well. Finally, the entry notes some of the
pedagogical implications of genre research.

JA - Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences PB - New York CY - Taylor & Francis SP - 1934–1942 ER -