Research writing and NNSs: From the editors

Of particular interest are the language-related criteria which may most influence consideration of NNS researchers' papers and implications and suggestions for the teaching of research writing to NNSResearchers are discussed.

Abstract

This article focuses on the varied linguistic and sociopragmatic skills required for effective international research reporting. In order to understand more clearly the demands of the immediate audience many English NNS (nonnative speaker) researchers are writing for, a survey of journal editors in North America and the U.K. was carried out. This article reports the results of this survey; of particular interest are the language-related criteria which may most influence consideration of NNS researchers' papers. As a result of survey findings, implications and suggestions for the teaching of research writing to NNS researchers are discussed.