Academic English Flashcards
Make an outline
A list of point in an organized order
Before you begin writing a paper, it’s a good idea to make an outline of the main points you plan to present.
Support your claims
After making an outline, the next step is to gather evidence to support your claims, since your work won’t be credible if you propose a theory without some proof.
Touch on several issues
talk about several topics
If your paper is going to touch on several issues then you’ll need to be especially organized.
Draw distinction
You can draw a distinction between topics that are different, or draw parallels between examples that are similar.
Draw parallels
You can draw a distinction between topics that are different, or draw parallels between examples that are similar.
Fall into different categories
Another way to organize your ideas is to show how they fall into different categories.
Make your case
Present your argument
After making your outline and gathering the supporting evidence you’ll use to make your case, you can write a first draft in which you go into detail on the topic.
Carry out a study
I am carrying out a study on market trends in developing countries.
Key factors
Important factors
Analyze the key factors in your study
Perfect examples and clear illustration
Including some specific items that are perfect examples and clear illustrations of your ideas will help prove your points.
Draw conclusions
At the end of your paper, you should briefly summarize the material you presented and draw conclusions based on your research.
Raise questions
Present questions
The end of the article is also a good place to raise questions for further study.
Refute a theory
Challenge
In her book, Clara aims to refute the dominant theory using five main counter-arguments
