An A – Z of academic terminology.
To study in detail.
A reason or reasons why someone/you hold a certain opinion.
A list of the resources you have consulted in your research.
The last one or two paragraphs summarising all the main points in your essay.
To make a judgement based upon a fair consideration.
A first attempt at your essay, before it has been checked and edited.
To cut out any parts that are not relevant.
Other research that has been done to prove or disprove an argument.
A specific example that you can use to illustrate the point you are making.
A statement or quote which you need to comment on.
The opening paragraph of your essay where you introduce the main points you are going to talk about.
Make up the main body of your essay. Each paragraph will link to the question and introduce a new point/argument.
The overall message/conclusion that you are trying to get across.
To read your essay carefully and ensure it flows, is clear, concise, precise and has good spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Publishing details about the source you have used.
List of all the references you have used in your essay.
Means by which you indicate what you are going to be writing about.
Your or another academic’s view about an argument or piece of evidence.