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What's the difference between taking notes and making a note?
You take notes in a lecture. Making a note is writing one note about something you don't want to forget.
What's the difference between a lecture and a talk?
A talk is more informal, and usually on a subject of general rather than academic interest.
What's the difference between a first draft and a final draft?
A first draft is the first version of a piece of writing. The final draft is finished.
What's the difference between research and a discovery?
Research is investigation into a subject. A discovery reveals something new (it can be the result of research).
What's the difference between an article and a thesis?
A thesis is a very long piece of academic writing. An article is a short piece for a newspaper or magazine.
What's the difference between a course and a scholarship?
A course is a program of lessons or lectures. A scholarship is funding for a course from an organisation.
What's the difference between a lecturer and a professor?
A professor is more senior. She/ he is often the head of the department.
What's the difference between a university and a campus?
A campus is a group of university buildings all on the same site. Not all universities have a campus.
In a university, what's the difference between a supervisor and an administrator?
A lecturer who directs your research is your supervisor. An administrator works in an office.
What's the difference between a lecturer and a tutor?
A lecturer gives lectures. A tutor has one-to-one tutorials with you. A lecturer may also be a tutor.
What's the difference between an essay and a dissertation?
A dissertation is longer than an essay.
What's the difference between a seminar and a meeting?
A seminar is a meeting which has the purpose of learning something.