Academic Word List - General Terms
The following terms are part of the academic language of science, yet are not specific to science. It is necessary to understand these terms if one is to read and understand science literature. For more information on academic language, click here.
achieve
acquisition
alternative
analysis
approach
area
aspects
assessment
assume
authority
available
benefit
circumstances
comments
components
concept
consistent
|
corresponding
criteria
data
deduction
demonstrate
derived
distribution
dominant
elements
equation
estimate
evaluation
factors
features
final
function
initial
|
instance
interpretation
journal
maintenance
method
perceived
percent
period
positive
potential
previous
primary
principle
procedure
process
range
region
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relevant
required
research
resources
response
role
section
select
significant
similar
source
specific
strategies
structure
theory
transfer
variables |
