Modesty Example 2: Students are very weak in their basic mathematical knowledge due to over dependence on calculators Overgeneralize(过度概括), too sweeping: Revision: Some students' mathematical knowledge may suffer because of their over-dependence on calculators
Modesty Example 2: • Students are very weak in their basic mathematical knowledge due to overdependence on calculators. • Overgeneralize (过度概括), too sweeping: • Revision: • Some students’ mathematical knowledge may suffer because of their over-dependence on calculators
Modesty a way to ensure academic modesty is to use cautious language This is also called hedging(栅栏≥卫护) language because to hedge against something'means to protect yourself from Its consequences
Modesty • A way to ensure academic modesty is to use cautious language. • This is also called ‘hedging’ (栅栏→卫护) language, because ‘to hedge against something’ means to protect yourself from its consequences