Academic Power Words

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What does it mean to 'state the facts'?

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To provide clear and true information about something.

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What is the meaning of the word 'evaluate'?

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To judge or determine the value or quality of something.

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What does 'contrasting' mean?

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To show the differences between two or more things.

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What does it mean to 'formulate' a plan?

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To create or develop a plan in a clear way.

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What does 'analyze' mean?

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To break down information into parts to understand it better.

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What is the meaning of the word 'compare'?

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To look at two or more things to see how they are similar or different.

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What does 'predict' mean?

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To say what you think will happen in the future.

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What does 'describe' mean?

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To give details about something so others can understand it.

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What is a 'rubric'?

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A guide that explains how something will be graded or scored.

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What does 'infer' mean?

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To make a guess based on evidence or reasoning.