Academic Language 9.2

Question 1

First duty as an academic proofreading

Answer 1

Correct non-academic language or simple terms to technical terms

Question 2

Misuse Complex language in academic writing

Answer 2

It can be used excessively and detract from the clarity.

Leave comment asking why and suggesting something easier to follow.

Question 3

Unique to field or coined complex term in academic writing

Answer 3

• look it up

• suggest spelling check

• suggest possible other words meant

• suggest introducing term with definition

Question 4

How to proofread scientific terms

Answer 4

• look up unfamiliar terms to make sure used correctly

• always check it’s used correctly if you are unsure

• Familiarize yourself with common technical terms

Question 5

Scientific context of significant

Answer 5

• Means the results of the study are not purely due to chance.

• Any study will have a significance level

• the Greek letter alpha (a) is used which is the statistical probability that the results of a test are reliable.

(e.g., a significance level of 0.05 means there is a a 95% chance the results are valid rather than accidental)

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Question 6

Scientific context of hypothesis

Answer 6

Means a proposal that can be tested.

It’s typically followed by a null hypothesis to cover the possibility that it’s untrue.

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Question 7

Scientific context of theory

Answer 7

Means a set of explanatory ideas or principles that have been tested and substantiated.

A hypothesis supported by evidence.

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Question 8

How to proof subject-specific language

Answer 8

Familiarize yourself with field-specific conventions and terminology before editing an academic paper on any subject.

Every field of study has unique terminology that can be complex.