Academic theses and papers often have a unique language, characterised by academic vocabulary. They feature long words, complex sentence structures, and many parentheses. When writing an academic piece, it can be challenging to keep track of the content, let alone focus on the style.
There are some simple ways that you can smarten up your essay or thesis language-wise. Certain expressions have a more commanding ring to them than others. This gives a sense of confidence about the material you are presenting. If you are unsure about which expressions to use or how to rephrase effectively, our paraphrasing and re-writing services can help you reformulate content to achieve the right tone and style for your academic work.
Simple academic vocabulary to consider…
Here are some that you can simply and easily incorporate into your work:
Therefore: this is typically used to draw a conclusion from a point you have made. It is neater and more succinct than a phrase like ‘this shows that’ and more emphatic than a word like ‘so’.
However: when you make a point which needs qualifying, you can use ‘however’. It is a good alternative to ‘although’, ‘but’ or ‘in spite of’.
Moreover: when you have a further point to include which adds to the information already presented, ‘moreover’ is a useful phrase. It can replace ‘in addition’ or ‘on top of this’.
Consequently: this can be used instead of phrases like ‘as a result’ or ‘because of this’.
Subsequently: use this at the beginning of an sentence instead of ‘after that’ or ‘then’.
Carry out: it is better to ‘carry out’ some research than to ‘do’ some research.
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Some useful resources:
- Cambridge Dictionary Online
To help build your academic vocabulary, consider using the Cambridge Dictionary for definitions and usage examples of advanced terms
- British Council – Learn English
The British Council’s Learn English resources provide excellent tips and exercises for expanding your vocabulary, including academic language.
