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background context for the study, highlights the research problem that prompted the investigation,
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abstracts from IT journals and Language, Literature, and Education (LLE) journals, as well as to
assess how well writers adhere to abstract writing guidelines. The study analyzed 60 abstracts—30
from each journal type—using Hyland’s (2000) model. The analysis revealed 19 different move
structures, with six abstracts following the same patterns and 13 displaying varied structures. The most
common move structures were M1-M2-M3-M4-M5 and M1-M2-M3-M4. There were instances of
merging and repetition in moves 2 and 3, and the average awareness of using all move structures was
higher in LLE (93%) compared to IT abstracts (87%). Hyland's (2000) five-move model provides a
framework for maintaining consistency in abstract organization by emphasizing the significance and
order of each move. The study found that certain structures included repetitive or cyclical moves,
indicating the importance of offering clear textual guidance on the correct sequence.
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