A STYLISTIC COMPARISON OF SYNTACTIC NOMINALIZATION IN PRINT AND DIGITAL SCIENCE MEDIA
Keywords:
syntactic nominalization, science media, stylistic comparison, digital discourse, lexical density, scientific communication, grammatical metaphor.Abstract
This study presents a comparative stylistic analysis of syntactic nominalization in print and digital science media. Nominalization, the process of transforming verbs or adjectives into nouns, is a hallmark of scientific discourse that facilitates lexical density and objectivity. By analyzing a corpus of articles from traditional print journals and contemporary digital science platforms, this research examines how the medium influences the frequency and function of nominalized structures. The findings indicate that while print media maintains a higher density of complex nominalizations to preserve formal authority, digital media exhibits a "verbal" shift, utilizing fewer nominalizations to enhance readability and user engagement. The study concludes that the digital transition is reshaping the traditional grammatical profile of science communication toward a more action-oriented and accessible style.
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