Vocabulary in Academic Context 3 Flashcards
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The university requires all doctoral candidates to write an _______ that summarizes the main findings of their dissertation.
Answer: abstract
'Abstract' is the term for a brief summary of a research paper or dissertation that outlines its purpose, methods, and conclusions.
The professor asked the class to _______ the main argument of the article in their own words.
Answer: paraphrase
'Paraphrase' means to restate someone else's ideas using different words, which is a key academic writing skill.
The student's essay lacked _______ because the ideas jumped from one topic to another without clear connections.
Answer: coherence
'Coherence' refers to the logical flow and consistency of ideas in writing, making the text easy to follow.
Before submitting the final paper, students must include a _______ listing all the sources they used in their research.
Answer: bibliography
'Bibliography' is the list of books, articles, and other sources cited or consulted during the writing of a paper.
The committee agreed to _______ the project deadline because several team members were dealing with medical issues.
Answer: extend
'Extend' means to make something longer or to give more time, which is appropriate when referring to pushing a deadline further.
The instructor emphasized that students should use _______ evidence from reliable sources to support their claims.
Answer: empirical
'Empirical' refers to evidence based on observation, experiment, or data rather than theory or opinion, which is a hallmark of academic research.