Correct use of conjuncts, adjuncts and disjuncts

 

 

In order to make academic writing flow it is essential that an understanding of the following three criterions are understood. Below are examples and explanations of each:

 

• Conjunct: A conjunct is a word used in a sentence that is not related to the proposition the meaning of the sentence) but still adds to the sentence; usually by relating what is said in one sentence to another, i.e. Moreover, Furthermore, or . Refer to extract 1.3
   

• Adjunct: An adjunct modifies the verb to display factors such as time, manner, place frequency and/or degree of that particular verb in the sentence i.e. highly, rarely etc. refer to extract 1.3

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  Disjunct: Disjuncts relate to expressing the writers’ attitude or position on the subject in that particular sentence i.e. Unfortunately, etc. Refer to extract 1.6

 

Extract 1:

It has been argued that many psychics use cold reading to make their claims.1 Cold reading is a method employed by psychics whereby they are able to convince the sitter they can read their mind when in reality they are making their claims based on the sitter’s body language2, (Hyman, 2007). Psychics can make a vague and highly general claim and sitters will ask ‘are you sure’ or ‘I can take everything but this’, (Hyman, 2007).3 For this reason, more people should consider whether the psychic should have room for mistakes if they are claiming that the spirit is on the stage talking to them.4 Equally, it may be useful to consider that as noted in the introduction, if these interactions are televised they may appear even more credible as the psychic’s mistakes can be cut out. Fortunately5, this kind of research can help people to approach these situations with less of an open mind.6