Hedging, also called cautious language, ____ language or vague language, is a way of ____ language and making claims or conclusions less ____. Depending on the strength of the ____, it is necessary to express your ____ in cautious or tentative terms. Although hedging leaves room for doubt and other possibilities, it does not make your claims ____. Hedging is used to ____ your claims. Hedging language is often used in the ‘____’ and ‘conclusion’ sections of various academic writing genres such as ____ and essays. Keep in mind that: - there may be ____ you have not found - there may be ____ - situations can ____. Avoid words that express absolute ____, such as: clearly, obviously, undoubtedly, always, never. Instead, ____ your statements or claims with hedging language. However, it is important to be ____ and measured when using hedging language. Do not over-hedge your ideas with ____ much hedging language. Aim for minimal use – keep it ____.

Hedging Language

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