ALCPT Vocabulary in Academic Context Flashcards
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The professor distributed the _______ to all students before the lecture began.
Answer: syllabus
A 'syllabus' is a document that outlines the topics, assignments, and schedule for a course. It is standard practice for professors to give this to students at the beginning of a class.
Students must _______ their thesis before the review committee by the end of the semester.
Answer: submit
'Submit' means to present or hand in something for consideration or judgment. Students are required to present their thesis to the committee for evaluation before the deadline.
The research team conducted a _______ study over five years to track changes in weather patterns.
Answer: longitudinal
A 'longitudinal' study is research conducted over an extended period to observe changes and developments. Five years of tracking weather patterns describes this type of research.
The textbook contains a _______ at the back that defines technical terms used throughout the chapters.
Answer: glossary
A 'glossary' is an alphabetical list of specialized terms with their definitions, typically found at the back of a textbook. It helps readers understand technical vocabulary.
The student's _______ on the research paper needs to be narrowed down to a more specific topic.
Answer: thesis
A 'thesis' in academic writing is the main argument or central claim of a paper. When a thesis is too broad, students are advised to narrow it to a more focused, manageable topic.
The laboratory experiment yielded _______ results, confirming the original hypothesis.
Answer: conclusive
'Conclusive' means providing definitive proof or evidence that settles a question. The results confirmed the hypothesis, meaning they were clear and definitive.