Glossary
Abbreviation The short form of a word or phrase (see Unit 3.2)
Abstract A short summary of the aims and scope of a journal
article (see Unit 1.2)
Acknowledgements A list of people the author wishes to thank for their
assistance, found in books and articles
Appendix(plural – appendices) A section at the end of a book or article containing
supplementary information
Assignment A task given to students, normally for assessment
Authority A well-known expert on a subject
Back issue A previous issue of a journal or magazine
Bias A subjective preference for one point of view
Bibliography A list of sources an author has read but not specifically
cited
Brainstorm A process of collecting ideas on a topic at random
(see Unit 1.4)
Case study A section of an essay that examines one example in
detail (see Unit 4.1)
Citation An in-text reference providing a link to the source (see
Units 1.3 and 1.7)
Cohesion Linking ideas in a text together by use of reference
words (see Unit 2.3)
Coursework Assessed assignments given to students to complete
during a course