Academic Vocabulary

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What is the meaning of the term 'analyze'?

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to separate a thing or idea into its parts in order to figure out all the meaning as a whole and interrelationship of all the parts or to consider and evaluate a position carefully.

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What is the meaning of the term 'Evaluate'?

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to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something

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What is the meaning of the term 'analysis'?

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A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

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What is the meaning of the term 'synthesize'?

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to put separate facts, etc. together to form a single piece of work

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What is the meaning of the term 'Evidence'?

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the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

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What is the meaning of the term 'Argument'?

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A statement put forth and supported by evidence

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What is the meaning of the term 'Claim'?

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An assertion, usually supported by evidence

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What is the meaning of the term 'Conclusion'?

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a judgement based on the information obtained

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What is the meaning of the term 'Thesis'?

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a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

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What is the meaning of the term 'Primary source'?

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A document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study.