Abstract：Abstract: Citation practices not only relate to intertextuality and evidentiality, but also play an active role in identity construction. Few studies, however, have probed into the influence of citation practices on the construction of identities. Considering the universality of evaluation in academic writing and the authority of expert writers’citation practices, this paper focuses on how expert writers employ citations as discourse resources in the construction of their evaluator identity. Based on the analyses of academic criticism discourse and the construction of pragmatic identities via citation practices, this study proposes an analytical framework applicable to the construction of expert writers’ evaluator identity via citations, and further examines five related dimensions, discoursal devices employed and their relationship. The findings highlight the subjectivity of writers while citing, and provide theoretical and practical references to novice writers to promote their awareness of identity construction and proficiency in interpersonal communication.
Key Words: academic writing; citation practices; pragmatic identity; evaluator; expert writers
