The following text would not get published in an academic journal because the writer appears arrogant

and too particular about his/her ideas. It does not follow the scholarly convention of hedging. Improve
the two paragraphs by incorporating hedging devices in the table below.

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Suggest Can some

Electronic portfolios, or ePortfolios, have become very popular in recent years for cataloging and
showcasing one’s skills and achievements online. They are a useful tool for gaining employment.
Research shows that employers from industries are interested in the concept of ePortfolios and that
employers will look at them if they are given links to online portfolios in job applications.

Some electronic portfolios, or ePortfolios, become very popular in recent years for cataloging and
showcasing one’s skills and achievements online. Probably they are a useful tool for gaining
employment. Research can shows that employers suggested from industries are quite interested in
the concept of ePortfolios and that employers will look at them if they are given links to online
portfolios in job applications