Using an academic glossary
| Author: | Jennie Dettmer (University of Bedfordshire) |
| Description: | Academic glossary booklet, and slides and activity sheet |
| Estimated activity time: | 30 minutes |
| Type of media: | Handout/s, Slides, Powerpoint file, Word document |
| Licence: | Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0(This resource can be freely repurposed and reused) |
| Category: | Academic Writing Writing for University |
| Tags: |
One to one, Small group |
| Date: | This information/resource was last updated in . |
USING AN ACADEMIC GLOSSARY
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Academic glossary
Academic glossary slides
Matching activity
This activity is used at the start of a course for any level. The slides guide the tutor through the two activities. The first activity is a matching task where students match academic vocabulary to their definitions. They then use the glossary to look up the answers. The answer to keywords is missing and students use the definition on the card to paraphrase their own definition. They then do this for 4 further words. The slides give suggested answers which can be discussed as a group. It is then expected that the students will add in their own words and definitions during their course.
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Contributor's comments on the use of this resource:
allow time for the discussion of definitions as students find this activity the most useful.
