Research
Common academic terms
Simple explanations of words you will see in academic writing.
Academic writing uses some words that can be confusing. Here they are in plain English.
Frequently asked questions
What is a primary source?
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What is a peer reviewed article?
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What does paraphrase mean?
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What is an abstract?
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