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Roles of Subject in SFL: Doer, Carrier, Senser, Existent, Sayer, Behaver

In Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), the **subject** of a clause can serve various roles beyond simply being the **doer** of an action. Here are examples for each role: **doer**, **carrier**, **senser**, **existent**, **sayer**, and **behaver**.

## Roles of Subject in SFL

### 1. Doer

The **doer** is the participant that performs a physical action in a material process.

- **Example:** *The dog chased the ball.*

- Here, *the dog* is the doer of the action (chasing).

### 2. Carrier

The **carrier** is involved in relational processes, where it possesses a quality or attribute.

- **Example:** *The sky is blue.*

- In this case, *the sky* is the carrier that has the attribute of being blue.

### 3. Senser

The **senser** perceives or experiences a mental phenomenon.

- **Example:** *She enjoys reading.*

- Here, *she* is the senser who experiences enjoyment from reading.

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more on appraisal in students argumentative texts

The exploration of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) and its appraisal framework in students' argumentative writing has garnered significant attention in recent research. Five notable papers contribute to this field, each examining different aspects of appraisal in argumentative texts.

Key Papers on SFL Appraisal in Argumentative Writing

Writing to Evaluate: This paper reviews 69 publications on evaluative language in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), emphasizing the need for systematic instruction in appraisal resources to enhance student writing quality(Xuan & Chen, 2024).
An Analysis of University Students’ Argumentative Writing: This study investigates genre awareness and appraisal concepts in students' argumentative essays, revealing the importance of thematic progression and appraisal in academic writing instruction(Hendriwanto et al., 2020).
Register Framework: This research utilizes the field-tenor-mode framework to assess argumentative writing, providing pedagogical guidelines for coherence and effectiveness in student essays(Deng, 2019).
Untangling Students’ Problems in Writing Argumentative: This paper identifies common issues faced by students in writing argumentative texts and proposes the Fishbone strategy as a solution, highlighting the role of SFL in addressing these challenges(Hidayati, 2019).
Appraisal Resources in Chinese College Students' English Argumentative Writing: This comparative study reveals significant differences in the use of appraisal resources between Chinese and American students, suggesting implications for writing instruction in different cultural contexts(Yang, 2016).

Papers on appraisal on students argumetative writing

Here are five papers focused on the appraisal framework within the context of students' argumentative writing, particularly informed by Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL):

1. **An Effective Mode for Assessing Argumentative Writing**

This paper by Huimin Deng employs the field-tenor-mode framework from SFL to analyze and improve students' argumentative writing. It discusses how register consistency contributes to discourse coherence and provides pedagogical guidelines for teachers[1].

2. **Appraisal Resources in L1 and L2 Argumentative Essays**

Written by Lam and Crosthwaite, this study utilizes Martin and White’s appraisal model to analyze evaluative stance in both first language (L1) and second language (L2) English essays. It highlights differences in how students express attitudes compared to professional writers, emphasizing the need for diverse linguistic resources in student writing[2].

3. **Untangling Students' Problems in Writing Argumentative Texts: An SFL Perspective**

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