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academic definitions

How to write an academic definition

Hi Everyone,
Welcome to our newsletter. Here is our next new creation for academic writing skills - 'academic definitions'.

Example: See worksheet example
Webpage: www.academic-englishuk.com/academic-definitions

What are definitions?

  • Definitions are statements explaining the meaning of a word or phrase.
  • Definitions show that you understand key terms and ensure that there is no audience misunderstanding.
  • Definitions are important when your writing contains a term that is key to your audience’s understanding, when there is different interpretations of the meaning and when you feel that you need to display your knowledge.

Short definition Language

short definitions by AEUK

Extended definition Language

Extended definition language 1 by AEUK
extended definitions 3 by AEUK
Lesson Content:(lots of great content)
  • Introduction to definitions
Highlight the key structures in the definitions.
  • Guided practice - sentence level
Reorder the sentences to make correct definitions
  • Language review (short definitions)
See table above.
  • Guided Practice - sentence level
Complete the gaps in the definitions.
  • Language review (extended definitions)
See the tables above.
  • Guided practice - sentence level
Write definitions of the following terms using the given prompt.
  • Guided practice - paragraph level
Complete the extended definition using the words from the box.

    • Freer Practice
    Write a paragraph using the language from the lesson on a given title.
    Example: See worksheet example
    Webpage: www.academic-englishuk.com/academic-definitions
    Everything is explained on the webpage.

    Best wishes,
    AEUK
    Newsletter #81

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