Academic Terminology:

1. Thesis statement - a concise summary of the main point or claim of an essay

2. Introduction - the opening section of an essay that presents the main idea and context of the topic
3. Body paragraphs - the main sections of an essay that provide supporting evidence and arguments
for the thesis statement
4. Conclusion - the final section of an essay that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis
statement
5. Argument - a claim or position supported by evidence and reasoning
6. Evidence - information or examples that support an argument
7. Analysis - the process of examining and interpreting evidence to support a claim
8. Citation - a reference to a published source used to support an argument
9. Paraphrase - to restate information from a source in one's own words
10. Plagiarism - using someone else's work or ideas without proper citation
11. Research - the process of gathering and analysing information on a topic
12. Peer-reviewed - a process in which experts in a field evaluate and approve a scholarly work
before it is published
13. Literature review - a summary and analysis of existing research on a topic
14. Abstract - a summary of the main points of a research paper
15. Methodology - the process and techniques used to conduct research
16. Hypothesis - a testable statement that predicts the outcome of research
17. Variable - a factor that can change or be manipulated in a research study
18. Data - information collected and analyzed in a research study
19. Analysis - the process of examining and interpreting data to draw conclusions
20. Validity - the degree to which a research study accurately measures what it intends to measure
21. Reliability - the consistency and reproducibility of research findings
22. Peer review - evaluation of a scholarly work by experts in the field before publication
23. Literature cited - a list of references used in an academic work
24. Synthesis - combining information from different sources to support an argument
25. Argumentative essay - a type of essay that presents a claim and supports it with evidence and
reasoning
26. Expository essay - a type of essay that explains or informs the reader about a topic
27. Narrative essay - a type of essay that tells a story or recounts an experience
28. Counterargument - an opposing viewpoint to an argument that is addressed and refuted
29. Transition - a word or phrase that connects paragraphs and ideas in an essay
30. Peer feedback - constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement provided by classmates
or colleagues on a draft essay.