Academic Vocabulary V2

What does the word "cite" mean?

• Mentioning the source of information.
• Not giving credit to the author.
• Keeping information secret.
• Mentioning your own name.

Define "plagiarism" in your own words.

• Using someone else's work without giving credit.
• Creating original work.
• Copying your own work.
• Rewriting someone else's work.

Explain the meaning of the term "quotation."

• A repeated passage or saying from a book or speech.
• A paragraph from a newspaper.
• A short story or fable.
• A scientific experiment.

How would you describe an "application" in everyday language?

• A program or piece of software designed for a specific purpose.
• A tool or utensil.
• A physical device or gadget.
• A physical location or site.

What is the purpose of a document's "footer"?

• The bottom part of a page in a document.
• The top part of a page in a document.
• The middle part of a page in a document.
• The right part of a page in a document.

In a document, what do "margins" refer to?

• The blank spaces around the edges of a page.
• The text of a document.
• The font style of a document.
• The printed graphics in a document.

Provide a simple definition for the term "summary."

• A brief overview of the main points in a text.
• A detailed analysis of a text.
• A detailed list of ingredients.
• A detailed schedule of events.

What does it mean for information to be "credible"?

• Worthy of belief or trust; reliable.
• Susceptible to mistakes.
• Famous and well-known.
• Unreliable and questionable.

Explain the concept of an "outline."

• A structured plan for a written work.
• A detailed plan for building construction.
• A random assortment of ideas.
• A disorganized plan for a written work.

How is a "chart" different from a graph or a table?

• A visual representation of data using symbols or images.
• A written description of data.
• A written explanation of a chart.
• A verbal explanation of data.