| 摘要 | 第5-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第9-12页 |
| 1.1 Background of the Research | 第9-10页 |
| 1.2 Significance of the Research | 第10页 |
| 1.3 Organization of the Thesis | 第10-12页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review and Theoretical Framework | 第12-31页 |
| 2.1 Studies on Modal Verb | 第12-17页 |
| 2.1.1 Definition and Classification of Modal Verb | 第12-14页 |
| 2.1.2 Previous Studies on Modal Verbs Abroad | 第14-15页 |
| 2.1.3 Previous Studies on Modal Verbs at Home | 第15-17页 |
| 2.2 Studies on English Legal Discourse | 第17-22页 |
| 2.2.1 Definition and Classification of English Legal Discourse | 第17-19页 |
| 2.2.2 Previous Studies on English Legal Discourse Abroad | 第19-20页 |
| 2.2.3 Previous Studies on English Legal Discourse at Home | 第20-22页 |
| 2.3 Theoretical Framework | 第22-31页 |
| 2.3.1 An Introduction about Appraisal Theory | 第22-28页 |
| 2.3.2 Related Studies about Appraisal Theory | 第28-29页 |
| 2.3.3 Previous Studies on Appraisal Resources at Home and Abroad | 第29-31页 |
| Chapter Three Methodology | 第31-36页 |
| 3.1 Research Questions | 第31页 |
| 3.2 Data Collection | 第31-32页 |
| 3.3 Research Tool and Procedures | 第32-36页 |
| Chapter Four Analysis of Modal Verbs in English Legal Discourse from the Perspectiveof Appraisal Theory | 第36-54页 |
| 4.1 Modal Verbs Used as Appraisal Resources | 第36-37页 |
| 4.2 Distribution and Frequency of Modal Verbs as Appraisal Resources | 第37-42页 |
| 4.2.1 Distribution of Modal Verbs as Appraisal Resources | 第37-38页 |
| 4.2.2 Frequency of Modal Verbs as Appraisal Resources | 第38-42页 |
| 4.3 Functions of Modal Verbs as Appraisal Resources | 第42-54页 |
| 4.3.1 Functions of Modal Verbs as Attitude Resources | 第42-48页 |
| 4.3.2 Functions of Modal Verbs as Engagement Resources | 第48-52页 |
| 4.3.3 Functions of Modal Verbs as Graduation Resources | 第52-54页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第54-57页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings | 第54-55页 |
| 5.2 Implications of the Research | 第55页 |
| 5.3 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Research | 第55-57页 |
| References | 第57-61页 |
| Appendix A | 第61-62页 |
| Appendix B | 第62-63页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第63页 |
