Genre Evolution in Research Communication in English

Abstract

Academic genres in research are exposed to, and also emerge from a constant evolution. The aim of this article is to identify potential problems when studying, analysing, and ultimately, describing and accepting new (knowledge dissemination) electronic genres in research communication. It reviews recent studies on evolving and digital genres and how/when they can be considered as newcomer-genres in research communication. Finally, ways to study, and hence, accept new electronic genres in research communication in English are proposed.