Chapter One Introduction
1��1 Motivation and Significance
1��2 Methodology and Research Questions
1��3 Data Collection

Chapter Two Literature Review
2��0 Introduction
2��1 Approaches to Projection
2��1��1 Classic Approach
2��1��2 Deep Structure Approach
2��1��3 Literary Approach
2��1��4 Cognitive Approach
2��2 Previous Studies on Circumstance
2��2��1 Traditional Approach
2��2��2 Deep Structure Approach
2��2��3 Corpus-based Approach
2��2��4 Typological Approach
2��3 Previous Studies on Projection and Circumstance in Chinese
2��4 Conclusion

Chapter Three Taking Stock of Accumulated Knowledge in Projection Studies from
Systemic Functional Linguistics
3��0 Introduction
3��1 Research Questions
3��2 Methodology
3��2��1 Data Retrieval
3��2��2 Study Inclusion Criteria
3��2��3 Study Exclusion Criteria
3��2��4 Coding Book Development
3��2��5 Coding Procedures
3��3 Results and Findings
3��4 Synthesis Findings by Different Domains
3��4��1 Theoretical Discussion
3��4��2 Language Description
3��4��3 Language and Education
3��4��4 Professional Communication
3��4��5 Translation Studies
3��5 Discussion
3��5��1 Methodological Issues
3��5��2 Theoretical Issues
3��5��3 Registerial Synthesis
3��5��4 Future Directions
3��6 Conclusion
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Chapter Four Positional Variant of Projecting Clause-A Corpus-based Comparative
Analysis of Reporting Clause in English and Chinese
Chapter Five Interpersonal Projection
-Mapping Rank Scale to Modality in English and Chinese
Chapter Six Systemic Functional Approach�� Linking Projection and Circumstance
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References
Appendix