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Typical functions include Defining/describing Classifying / categorising Giving examples Comparing and contrasting: similarities and differences Expressing reasons and explanations / cause and effect The thermostat controls the temperature. The thermostat is used for controlling the temperature. The function of the thermostat is to control the temperature. The thermostat serves to (helps to) control the temperature. A thermostat is an instrument for controlling the temperature. A thermostat enables the researcher to measure the temperature accurately. Tables and Diagrams The writer does not simply add the visual presentation to the text, but includes some sort of comment. Typically the writer will include (Swales Feak, 1994): * a few words that locate the visual presentation, ** a statement that draws attention to the important features of the visual presentation, *** some sort of comment on or discussion of the visual presentation. Table 3 compares the strengths and weaknesses of different methods. From the comparison, we can conclude that · No one method is the best for all projects. · Parkinson and Price-to-win methods are not suitable for organizations which aim to win more business. · Using a combination of techniques may provide the best estimation. For example, combining top-down estimation with expert judgement and analogy methods may provide a superior result. Describing change Classifying -----There are ? types/ kinds / classes / categories / sorts/varieties of ?:?.-----? consists of/ comprises / can be divided into/ ? categories. These are acidic and basic.-----? may be classified according to/on the basis of / depending on ?. What is the text classifying? How many types are there? What are the different types? How do we make the distinction? The chemical elements in the earths crust are classified in two major groups - metals and nonmetals. Elements are classified as metallic or nonmetallic, according to their physic