THE NORMATIVE AND LOGICAL-STRUCTURAL FUNCTIONS OF PUNCTUATION IN SCIENTIFIC DISCOURSE
Keywords:
punctuation, scientific discourse, normativity, logical structure, academic writing, syntax, coherence, epistemic clarity.Abstract
This article examines the normative and logical-structural functions of punctuation in scientific discourse. It argues that punctuation in academic texts serves not only as a formal grammatical mechanism but also as a system that ensures logical coherence, semantic precision, and hierarchical organization of scientific information. Using discourse-analytic and syntactic approaches, the study demonstrates how punctuation contributes to clarity, argument structure, and epistemic reliability in scientific writing.
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