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Reasoning & Critique
CARS model (Create a Research Space)
Also called cars model, create a research space
The CARS model is Swales' three-move model for how academic writing establishes a research space: describing the existing territory, identifying a niche or gap within it, then occupying that niche by stating the study's own contribution.
In context
You'll usually need this when structuring an introduction or literature review so it builds toward your own contribution rather than just summarising prior work.