Academic writing
Academic writing should usually avoid slang, emojis, and very casual expressions. What type of language should you use instead?
Formal language
"To make someone able to do something, or to make something possible"
Enable
The person standing in front of the class answers to this name.
Lina
Each of the students ___ responsible for submitting the essay.”
is
This word is pronounced /ˈevɪdəns/
evidence
Words and phrases like however, therefore, in addition, and on the other hand help connect ideas.
Linking words / transition words
This adjective describes something that is certain to happen.
inevitable
This is the place your teacher calls home.
Umeå
The list of sources ___ missing from the essay.
is
This word is pronounced /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/.
knowledge
This is the main argument or central idea of your essay, often presented in the introduction.
Thesis statement
The opposite of clear, obvious, or easy to understand.
ambiguous
This country was once part of your teacher’s study journey.
Irland
The number of spelling mistakes ___ decreased.
has
This word is pronounced /əˈnæləsɪs/.
analysis
Each paragraph should usually begin with a sentence that introduces the main idea of that paragraph.
Topic sentence
This adjective means having mixed or conflicting feelings about something.
ambivalent
This number reveals how many years your teacher has been alive.
29
A number of students ___ chosen the same topic.”
have
This word is pronounced /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/.
plagiarism
Words like might, could, suggests, and appears to make claims more careful and less absolute. What is this called?
Hedging
Not easily or quickly noticed or seen, or not attracting attention.
inconspicuous
What does your teacher like to do in her free time?
The teacher, together with the students, are preparing for the presentation.
The teacher, together with the students, is preparing for the presentation.
This word is pronounced /ˈθʌrə/.
thorough