An Evaluation of the Use of Discourse Markers In Nigerian Newspapers

Abstract

This study investigated the use of discourse markers in Nigerian Newspapers. The research is a corpus based study that adopted a descriptive design. A purposive sampling technique was used in the collection of data. The analysis revealed that additive, adversative, causal and temporal discourse markers are used in Nigeria Newspapers by news writers to relay information to their readers and that they function to enhance the cohesive links between the units of talk in the text analyzed. It is therefore recommended that Nigerian newspapers writers should be schooled in the art of effective use of discourse markers in relaying information.

KEYWORDS: Discourse Markers, Nigerian Newspapers, Additive, Adversative and Temporal