Using an Academic Glossary

Learning Objectives Match 10 academic words correctly to their definitions Check the answers in a glossary Paraphrase a definition using the matching task Write your own definitions for 4 academic words Using an Academic Glossary

Task 1: Matching Activity Match the academic words to their definitions Check your answers in the glossary Students will notice that the definition for keywords is missing Ask them to put the definition on the card into their own words and add it to the glossary This is an example of the next activity where they come up with their own definitions Using an Academic Glossary

Task 2a: Writing your own Definitions Given definition - A significant word or phrase Suggested definition – An important or key term Elicit the students’ definitions before bringing up the suggested answer (paraphrased in this case) Using an Academic Glossary

Task 2b: Academic Skills Vocabulary Write your own definitions for the following words and be prepared to discuss them with the group: Abbreviation (page 1) Compare (page 2) Describe (page 2) Elaborate (page 3) Using an Academic Glossary

Using an Academic Glossary Suggested Answers Abbreviation (page 1) A short form of a longer word, e.g. abbrev. (abbreviation); cttee (committee). Do not use these in your academic writing. Compare (page 2) Discuss two or more things in terms of their similarities and differences, perhaps reach a conclusion about which is preferable. Using an Academic Glossary

Using an Academic Glossary Suggested Answers Describe (page 2) Give a detailed or graphic account of … Elaborate (page 3) To add more information about something. Using an Academic Glossary

Task 3: Independent Study Add your own words to the glossary during lectures/tutorials/seminars/webinars etc. Using an Academic Glossary