Vocabulary Building Part 5

Vocabulary Building Part 5

Here are 75 words related to academic writing along with their meanings:

  1. Abstract – A concise summary of a research paper.
  2. Annotate – To add notes or comments to a text.
  3. Argument – A central point or thesis in an academic essay.
  4. Bibliography – A list of sources used in a research paper.
  5. Cite – To acknowledge the source of information in a paper.
  6. Cohesion – The logical flow and connections within a text.
  7. Conclusion – The final part of an academic paper summarizing key points.
  8. Connotation – The implied meaning or emotional association of a word.
  9. Counterargument – An opposing argument in an essay.
  10. Critique – A detailed analysis and evaluation of a work.
  11. Deductive – A reasoning approach from general to specific.
  12. Empirical – Based on observation and experimentation.
  13. Footnote – A note at the bottom of a page explaining or citing.
  14. Hypothesis – A testable statement or prediction.
  15. Inductive – A reasoning approach from specific to general.
  16. Interpretation – The explanation of the meaning or significance of data.
  17. Jargon – Specialized language or terminology.
  18. Margin – The white space around the edges of a page.
  19. Methodology – The systematic approach used in research.
  20. Notation – The system of symbols and abbreviations used.
  21. Objective – Unbiased and based on facts.
  22. Paraphrase – To rephrase or restate in different words.
  23. Peer Review – Evaluation of a paper by experts in the field.
  24. Plagiarism – Using someone else’s work without proper attribution.
  25. Précis – A concise summary of a longer text.
  26. Quotation – Using the exact words of a source.
  27. Rationale – The reasoning behind a research study.
  28. Reference – A specific source cited in a paper.
  29. Research – Systematic investigation to discover new knowledge.
  30. Rhetoric – The art of persuasive communication.
  31. Synthesize – To combine ideas or sources into a coherent whole.
  32. Theoretical – Based on principles rather than practical considerations.
  33. Validity – The quality of being logically or factually sound.
  34. Abstract – To remove unnecessary details or simplify.
  35. Analysis – Examination of data or information to draw conclusions.
  36. Argumentative – Writing intended to persuade or convince.
  37. Bias – Prejudice or favoritism affecting objectivity.
  38. Citation Style – A specific format for citing sources.
  39. Data – Information collected for analysis.
  40. Discourse – Written or spoken communication.
  41. Editing – Reviewing and revising a written work.
  42. Expository – Writing that explains or informs.
  43. Fieldwork – Research conducted in a real-world setting.
  44. Genre – A category or type of academic writing.
  45. Hypothetical – Based on a hypothesis or conjecture.
  46. Inference – A conclusion drawn from evidence or reasoning.
  47. Juxtaposition – Placing two elements side by side for contrast.
  48. Keywords – Important terms used to search for information.
  49. Literature Review – A summary of existing research on a topic.
  50. Manuscript – A draft or handwritten copy of a document.
  51. Notation – A system of symbols or signs.
  52. Overview – A brief summary or survey of a subject.
  53. Paradox – A statement that seems contradictory but may be true.
  54. Qualitative – Involving non-numeric data and descriptions.
  55. Quantitative – Involving numeric data and measurements.
  56. Redundancy – Unnecessary repetition or duplication.
  57. Significance – The importance or relevance of a finding.
  58. Thesis Statement – The main point or argument in an essay.
  59. Underlying – Fundamental or hidden beneath the surface.
  60. Validity – The degree to which a test measures what it claims.
  61. Write-up – The final written report or analysis.
  62. Abstract – A brief summary of a conference presentation.
  63. Antithesis – A contrasting or opposing idea or concept.
  64. Cohesive – Well-integrated and logically connected.
  65. Critique – To provide a detailed analysis and evaluation.
  66. Deduction – The process of drawing conclusions from premises.
  67. Empirical – Based on observations and data.
  68. Footnote – A note at the bottom of a page providing additional information.
  69. Hypothesize – To propose a tentative explanation or theory.
  70. Induction – The process of drawing generalizations from specific examples.
  71. Methodical – Carried out in a systematic and orderly manner.
  72. Noteworthy – Deserving attention or recognition.
  73. Paraphrasing – Rewriting text in one’s own words.
  74. Quotation Marks – Punctuation used to enclose direct speech or citations.
  75. Reference List – A compilation of sources cited in a paper.