1. Using an Academic Glossary

2. 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
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3. 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
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4. 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)
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5. 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)
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6. 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.
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7. 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.
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8. Task 3: Independent Study
Add your own words to the glossary during lectures/tutorials/seminars/webinars etc.
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