Academic Vocabulary
What noun can be used to describe a discussion about a subject on which people have different
views?
debate
What language does curriculum vitae come from?
Latin
What is the term for using someone else's work without credit?
plagiarism
What is the primary purpose of the Web of Science platform?
for academic and scientific purposes
What do we do when we accept or admit that something is true or it exists?
Acknowledge
What formatting style is characterized by a slanted or sloped appearance?
Italics
What do you call the sources you list at the end of a research paper?
References
What is the Core Collection?
Main database of the platform
What noun(s) implies any information, facts, or material that help to support or prove whether something is true or not?
proof/ evidence
What do you gain by doing a job, not just studying it?
Experience
What do you call the exact words someone said or wrote, often shown with “ ”?
a quote/ quotation
How to stay up-to-date in the WoS?
To set up alerts and regularly review the articles in our field
What adjective can be used to describe something that is opposite or in conflict with something else?
contrary
What term refers to financial aid awarded to students to support their education, often based on merit or need?
Scholarship
What are italics used in references for?
For titles
What is the name of the unique identifier used to distinguish authors and link their publications across databases?
ORCID
What is a noun that means a disadvantage or negative aspect of something?
drawback
What is the most important quality of an academic CV?
focus on the most essential information
How is a source with no given author listed using APA Style?
You start with the title of the work
What is the recommended method for refining search results to improve relevance?
use the advanced search feature, to use filters etc.
What does it mean when a student is asked to explain the reasoning behind their argument?
That they should give evidence
What format of resume is used when persons are staying in the same field?
Chronological resume
What could you do not to over-use quotations when using other writers’ ideas in your work?
paraphrase or summarize
How can researchers effectively combine field tags, and filters to create a highly targeted search strategy?
Personalize alerts for specific topics, authors, journals or keywords