This study aims at casting the light on the English Language Teachers' Perceptions about Netiquette of Email Using and to what extent there is a congruence between their perceptions and their real abilities in using emails. It is of two new data collection tools developed and built by the researcher himself. The study is could be of great importance in the TEFL and TESOL fields as follows: a) English Language teachers: It helps them knowing their general perceptions about netiquette of using Emails and to what extent there is congruence between these perceptions and their real abilities in...

This study revolves around hedging devices included in TEFL research. The findings are useful for: First, examination committees of TEFL theses and dissertations may make use of the findings in: a) understanding to what extent the defenders of TEFL theses and dissertation have the knowledge about the subject under discussion. b) understanding the attitudes of the defenders of the TEFL theses and dissertation toward their claims and attitudes toward the readers. Second, universities may make use of the findings to develop the plans of the BA, MA and PhD TEFL programs. Third, ministries of...