Understanding Transitivity: The Role of Relational Processes in Strengthening Academic Writing

This article focuses on the importance of relational processes in academic writing, particularly within the framework of transitivity from Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL). Academic writing is essential in higher education, allowing students, educators, and researchers to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively. However, many struggle with making their writing precise and coherent, often due to a lack of understanding of how language constructs meaning. Relational processes are essential for building connections between ideas, defining concepts, and maintaining the logical flow of arguments. These processes help writers explain relationships, create classifications, and present ideas clearly and structured. This article provides insights into how language choices influence meaning in academic texts by examining how relational processes work within the transitivity system.